Minimally Verbal Support Photo Cards

Nonverbal and minimally verbal learners need visual supports that work across every communication mode and setting. These photo cards give speech-language pathologists and special educators a flexible, real-photo toolset for building communication with learners of all ages and developmental levels.

Matched photo pairs build turn-taking and reciprocal communication for learners with minimal verbal output.

The set includes 50 high-quality colour photo cards arranged as 25 matched pairs, with realistic imagery and three visual prompts per card for 150 images in total. Structured language questions on the reverse work alongside verbal prompts, AAC devices, PECS, or gestures, across individual therapy, small group sessions, classroom consultation, in-clinic, or telehealth.

Skill targets:

• Turn-taking and reciprocal communication
• Functional vocabulary and naming
• Responding through speech, AAC, PECS, or gesture
• Building communication confidence

Who is this photo card set helpful for?

These photo cards are for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and special educators working with nonverbal or minimally verbal children, teens, and adults. Because the content is age-inclusive, they suit learners across all ages and developmental levels, and they work in individual therapy, small group intervention, classroom programming, and home practice with families.

Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and special educators love this photo card set:

Matched pairs take the guesswork out of turn-taking, which makes sessions predictable and lowers frustration. Realistic photography supports generalization to real-world communication far better than illustrations, and the laminated cards hold up to frequent handling and wet-erase use. Because the design works across verbal, AAC, and gesture-based systems without modification, it fits whatever communication method a learner uses. Developed by Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP.

Minimally Verbal Support Photo Cards includes:

• 50 full-colour photo cards (25 matched pairs)
• 3 visual prompts per card (150 total images)
• Structured language questions on the reverse
• Portable design for flexible group or individual use