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How to Make Water Safety More Inclusive:Communication Boards

Poolside communication boards make water safety more inclusive, ensuring nonverbal swimmers can express needs, follow rules, and enjoy aquatic fun safely.

How to Avoid Emotional Meltdowns : Emotional Balance Boards

Struggling with meltdowns? Emotional regulation boards help kids & adults express feelings, prevent overload, and boost communication when words are hard.

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How to Create Waterproof Words: Pool Communication Boards

Poolside communication boards enhance safety, inclusivity, and accessibility, ensuring everyone—regardless of communication style—has a voice at the pool.

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7 Important Tips: Adaptive Swimming & Communication Boards

Swim instructors can use communication boards to ensure safety & support individuals with communication differences in adaptive swim lessons for an inclusive experience.

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5 Ways to Dispel Myths about Alternative Communication (AAC)

Uncover 5 common myths about alternative communication and learn the evidence-based truths that empower AAC users to communicate effectively.

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5 Important Tips for Supporting AAC Users : How to Empower Communication

Tips for supporting AAC users of all ages for creating an environment to where everyone’s voice is valued and heard.

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10 Tips : How to get Communication Boards in Your Community

4'x2' aluminum alloy playground communication sign installed in city playground in Rocky River, OH

Learn 10 key steps to bring a communication board to your community, from planning and funding to installation and education for inclusivity.

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How to Enhance Playground Safety: Communication Boards

What happens when a child faces an emergency on aplayground —like getting hurt or feeling lost—and struggles to communicate their needs? This is where playground communication boards become an essential tool for inclusion and safety.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving: 12 Tips to Support Children with Special Needs

For families with a child on the special needs, celebrating Thanksgiving may require some thoughtful preparation to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a meaningful holiday celebration.

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How to Boost Community Engagement and Usage:Playground Communication Boards

Playground communication boards are a wonderful addition to parks and recreation spaces. Eplore why playground communication boards may be underutilized, and some ideas on how to make these boards an integrated part of playground experiences.

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