Double-Sided Communication & Regulation Board

A simple, portable way to help children communicate what they need and how they feel, particularly when finding the words is difficult.

This sturdy laminated board is double-sided, giving children access to two important areas of communication in one easy-to-use resource.

🗣️ I Need…

One side focuses on communicating wants, needs and boundaries, with visual choices including:

Toilet, drink and snack

Help

Break

Home

Trusted adult

Quiet

Fidget toy

Space

Tablet and blanket

Outside and inside

More and finished

Yes and no

Stop

Something else

❤️ I Feel…

Turn the board over to support children to identify and communicate how they’re feeling, with options including:

Happy and excited

Worried, angry and sad

Tired and bored

Scared

Poorly

Butterflies

Unsure

Hurt

I can’t talk right now

Something else

The clear visual symbols can reduce the pressure to communicate verbally and give children another way to express themselves when they are overwhelmed, dysregulated or simply need a little extra support.

Ideal for use at home, in school, in SEND provisions, nurseries or out and about.

Printed and laminated for durability, with both communication boards included on one double-sided resource.