Paediatric Occupational Therapist Children’s Key Word Sign Poster – AAC Communication Poster (48 Signs)
Support children’s communication development with our Children’s Key Word Sign Poster, a practical and engaging AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) resource designed for homes, therapy clinics, and educational environments.
Created in collaboration with a Paediatric Occupational Therapist on the Sunshine Coast, this poster features 48 essential Key Word Signs (KWS) that support everyday communication, play, routines, and emotional expression. It includes both core and fringe vocabulary, making it a versatile learning tool for children who are developing speech or who experience communication challenges.
⭐ What is Key Word Signing?
Key Word Signing (KWS) is a communication approach that combines spoken language with simple signs, gestures, and facial expressions to highlight important words within a sentence.
The signs are inspired by Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and are used alongside speech to support children who:
• Are pre-speaking or late talkers
• Experience communication difficulties
• Use AAC communication supports
• Benefit from visual learning and gestures
Research and practice show that Key Word Signing can help reduce frustration, increase understanding, and support speech development.
🧠 48 Key Word Signs Included
The poster features a combination of everyday core words and play-based fringe vocabulary, including:
I/Me, You, Help, Stop, Same, Ready, Want, Eat, Drink, Go, Different, Heavy, More, Finish, Play, Wait, Big, Open, Break, Sit, Jump, Climb, Small, Close, Draw, Stand, Hop, Squish, On, In, Toilet, House, Bubbles, Crash, Off, Out, Game, Fidget Toy, Hammock, Cushion, Choice, Up, Ball, Swing, Tunnel, Blanket, Blocks, Down.
These practical signs help children communicate their needs, actions, emotions, and play choices throughout the day.
🎥 Video Tutorials Included
The poster includes a QR code linking to video tutorials for every sign, allowing parents, educators, and therapists to easily learn and practice the signs together.
🎨 Designed for AAC Communication Systems
The colours used in the poster correspond with the Modified Fitzgerald Key, which is widely used in AAC communication systems and speech generating devices (SGDs).
It also incorporates PCS® symbols from Tobii Dynavox®, helping align the poster with commonly used AAC visual supports.
PCS® and Boardmaker® by Tobii Dynavox® used with permission. All rights reserved.
Who This Poster Is For
This communication poster is ideal for:
• Parents and caregivers supporting early communication
• Speech pathologists and occupational therapists
• Early childhood educators and teachers
• Therapy clinics and allied health settings
• Children with communication differences or delays
It can benefit both neurodivergent and neurotypical children, including babies and toddlers learning early language skills.
🇦🇺 Australian Designed & Made
This Children’s Key Word Sign Poster is proudly designed, printed, and packaged in Australia, ensuring high quality and durability for everyday use.
📏 Product Features
• 48 Key Word Signs (KWS)
• AAC communication support resource
• QR code with sign video tutorials
• Auslan-inspired key word signs
• Modified Fitzgerald Key colour system
• Australian designed and printed
Help children build confidence, connection, and communication skills with a visual tool designed to support learning, play, and everyday interactions.
