Communication Boards

Communication boards are aids used to support individuals who are unable to communicate through speech. These boards can be used to address topics related to sexuality.

The communication boards include words and pictures related to sexuality, such as emotions, body parts, sexual activities, consent, and safety. The use of images can facilitate understanding and smooth communication.

Communication boards are used to support sentence-level communication. They are used by pointing to the desired picture square. It is important to use the board to support one’s speech, which helps slow down and clarify the speech. At the same time, the conversation partner learns the meaning of the pictures and gets a model of how to use the board. Entire sentences can be made with the boards, or they can be used as support images during a conversation.

Communication boards can be digital, such as on a tablet, or printed sheets containing pictures on pre-made topics. Each sheet has one topic and pictures related to that topic. SelkoSeks communication boards are designed to assist with activities like visiting the doctor, maintaining intimate hygiene, or masturbation.

The boards are equipped with keywords suitable for the intended situation, making it easier to support and facilitate communication in these situations. You do not have to rely solely on these boards; they include an “I can’t find the sign” image. This image helps to explore the desired issue using various communication methods.

Communication boards and their pictures are selected based on the situation. The picture is chosen to match the situation as closely as possible. To facilitate communication, question words are found on the left side of the board. Pictures are categorized by word class and color-coded: blue for people, red for verbs, green for adjectives, and yellow for nouns. Color coding also enhances and speeds up communication efficiency and usability. The pictures on the communication boards are consistently placed in the same positions across different boards; for example, the images for the verbs “want” and “don’t want” are usually located at the top, side by side, in SelkoSeks boards.

The user group includes individuals who have difficulty producing and understanding speech. The boards can also be used to guide activities, making it easier to navigate different situations. Professionals from various fields who use the boards to support speech can also be users.

You can download the boards to your device after purchase and print them for your use.