PECS Pack 2: Emotional and Sensory Needs - Visual Communication Tools

PECS Pack 2: Emotional & Sensory Needs is a calm, low‑stim visual tool that helps children communicate how they feel and what their body needs. These visuals blend emotional language, sensory needs, and regulation choices into simple, predictable cards that reduce overwhelm and support clear communication.

Designed through a neurodiversity‑affirming, trauma‑informed lens, this pack gives children accessible ways to express emotions, identify sensory input, and choose regulation supports. Ideal for home, school, and therapy settings.

Pairs seamlessly with all Empower Mindful Moves communication and regulation tools.

⭐ What’s Included

• Emotion visuals

• Sensory needs visuals

• Regulation choice visuals

• PECS template page

• Instructions page

• Skills Supported + Ideal For

• Terms & Conditions + printing tips

 Skills Supported

• Emotional awareness

• Sensory identification

• Self‑advocacy

• Communication during dysregulation

• Independence in choosing supports

• Co‑regulation routines

• Predictable visual communication

 Ideal For

• Classrooms

• Therapy sessions

• Home routines

• Calm corners

• Sensory spaces

• Transitions and regulation breaks

• Children who benefit from visual communication

 Using This Tool

• Offer choices when words are hard

• Support emotional + sensory communication

• Use during transitions, dysregulation, or overwhelm

• Pair with movement, breath, or calm‑corner tools

• Keep visuals accessible and predictable

• Model language while pointing to the cards

 Tips For Use

• Start with 3–5 cards at a time

• Build a routine around checking in

• Keep cards in a binder, ring, or visual bin

• Use consistent language with each card

• Offer co‑regulation before expecting independence

• Revisit cards throughout the day, not only in crisis

 Printing & Prep

Print on cardstock and laminate for durability. Cut along border lines and store in a binder, ring, or visual bin.