Art Communication Board | Symbol-Supported AAC Resource
Support communication and independence during creative activities with this practical, symbol-supported Art Communication Board. Designed to help learners express their wants, make choices and participate more confidently in art sessions, this one-page visual resource provides an accessible way to request materials, identify colours and communicate key messages such as “I want”, “more” and “finished”.
This one-page resource has been designed to support learners who benefit from visual communication aids, providing a range of commonly used art vocabulary alongside core communication phrases. Learners can use the board to request resources, choose colours and indicate when they need more materials or have finished their work.
The portable and simple layout makes it ideal for use during art lessons, sensory play activities, creative sessions and independent learning opportunities.
Included in this Resource:
✔ One-page symbol-supported art communication board
✔ Core communication phrases including:
I want
More
Finished
✔ Symbols for a range of art materials (e.g. pens, paint, glue, scissors, paper and other common resources)
✔ Colour symbols to support choice-making and requesting
✔ Clear, accessible layout designed for everyday classroom use
✔ Printable resource ready to laminate and reuse
Ideal For:
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Autism-friendly classrooms
AAC users
Speech and Language support
Early Years and Primary settings
Learners developing expressive communication skills
Inclusive art and craft activities
Skills Supported:
Functional communication
Making requests and choices
Expressing needs and preferences
Developing independence
Vocabulary development
Participation in group activities
Building confidence in communication
This versatile communication board helps ensure all learners can actively participate in creative activities by providing an effective and accessible way to communicate throughout art sessions.







