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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
November 2020 | Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual
This communication board contains words and phrases with corresponding images. An individual can point at one of the words or phrases to communicate needs, wants, and feelings.
The words and phrases in the visual are:
no
yes
more
all done
I need help
I need to use the bathroom
I want to go home
I need a break
thank you
please
I am in pain
I feel sick
I'm hungry
I'm thirsty
slow down
pain in arm
pain in leg
pain in stomach
pain in my head
pain in my ear
I'm hot
I'm cold
I'm tired
I'm scared
I'm bored
I'm happy
I'm excited
I'm sad
I'm mad
I'm frustrated
We offer a variety of resources for people with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers and the professionals who care for and work with them. Search our collection of articles, webinars, videos, and other educational materials.
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Please note: The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for a medical, psychiatric, mental health, or behavioral evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan by a qualified professional. We recommend you review the educational material with your health providers regarding the specifics of your health care needs.
