I Need Help Visual Card

For the moment a kid can't find the words. This one-page printable lets a child ask for help without speaking, by pointing to it or handing it over. Use it for: The freeze that follows overwhelm, big feelings, or an unexpected change Classroom and therapy room communication systems, alongside AAC tools and visual schedules Out-of-home contexts: appointments, store trips, family events, new places What's included: 1-page high-resolution PDF 8.5" x 11" US Letter, full color "I NEED HELP" header, illustrated character, and a printed "Point to this card / Hand to an adult" prompt Print tips: Print on cardstock for daily handling; laminate if it lives in a backpack or therapy kit Shrink to half-page or quarter-page scale for a wallet, lanyard pouch, or AAC binder Keep one on the fridge, one in the school folder, one in the car For the kid who knows what they need and can't yet say it. And for the adult close enough to take the card when it lands. Created by Grace Ledden, MA, BCBA, with 7+ years of clinical experience working with neurodivergent kids, families, and educators. Print it tonight, use it tomorrow.