Health and Medical AAC

This professionally designed AAC resource is a comprehensive communication tool created to support individuals with communication barriers or differences during medical appointments, therapy sessions, or emergency situations. Structured for real-world use, this 66-page PDF can be used by allied health professionals, support workers, medical staff, therapists, hospitals, paramedics, and families to enable safer, more effective, and respectful healthcare communication.

Whether you’re supporting someone with complex communication needs or enhancing your own practice, this tool promotes person-centred care, reduces stress and miscommunication, and increases accessibility to critical health information. It empowers individuals to express their needs, preferences, pain, feelings, and consent—ensuring their voice is heard in any health setting.

Key Features

• Clear and easy-to-understand visuals

• Suitable for all ages and a wide range of communication styles

• Supports person-centred, trauma-informed, and accessible care

• Printable and ready to use immediately

What’s Included

• Personal & Communication Information

  • About Me (Must Know / Good to Know / Likes & Dislikes)

  • Communication Profile & Support Needs

  • Health Profile

  • Consent and decision-making support

• Core Communication Tools

  • Core Word Boards

  • Yes/No and Question Boards

  • Feelings and Emotion Boards

  • Visual Schedules (First/Next/Then)

  • Eye Gaze Board

• Medical & Pain Communication

  • Pain Location, Scale, Type, Source

  • Menstruation Communication

  • Pain Relief Options

  • Medication Side Effects (General, Opioids, Benzodiazepines, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Sedatives, Alcohol, Cannabis)

• Profession-Specific Communication Boards

  • Hospital & Emergency Services

  • Doctor / GP

  • Paramedic

  • Physiotherapist

  • Dentist

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Speech Therapist

  • Psychologist

• Sensory & Environment Supports

  • Sensory Preferences & Accommodations

  • “What Helps Me Feel Safe” visuals

  • Environmental Needs

Please Note: This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will receive a downloadable PDF file for immediate use.