The items listed here offer a simple solution for basic communication if you have little or no speech. They can also be useful if you are unable to write things down easily.^1-2

Included are letter, word and picture charts, folders or books; eye pointer (or eye gaze) boards; and powered rotary pointer boards.

Bear in mind that creating these communication aids can take a long time and needs to be an ongoing process because they should be revised and updated regularly.³