Description
School nurse sign language is essential for supporting functional communication when students need to express symptoms, requests, or personal care needs in the school health office. This ASL flashcard set provides special education professionals with ready-made, functional communication vocabulary designed specifically for school nurse nonverbal communication and daily health-related routines.
School Nurse Sign Language
- Full-color ASL flashcards
- Black-and-white ASL flashcards
- Versions with word text
- Versions without word text
Use these cards for direct instruction, quick visuals, or shared supports across classrooms and school settings.
Daily Care & Basic Needs Vocabulary
This set includes carefully chosen signs used for symptoms, requests, and daily care during school nurse visits:
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- hurt / pain
- ready
- sleepy
- shower
- thank you
- throw up
- tired
- toilet
- wait
- want
- water
- yes
These are common signs that students often need to communicate how they feel or what they need at school.
Nurse Nonverbal Communication
When students go to the school nurse, they may feel sick, tired, or uncomfortable. Some students cannot explain how they feel using speech.
Clear visual supports help students share important information without stress.
This set helps students:
* Show pain or discomfort
* Ask for basic needs
* Communicate wants and choices
* Take part in daily care routines
The cards can be used on a nurse communication board, in the classroom, or in a student’s communication binder.
Sign Language for School Nurse
These flashcards give teachers and school nurses clear signs they can use right away. The visuals stay the same across settings, which helps students feel more confident.
There is no need to make new cards or explain signs over and over.
These cards work well in:
- School health offices
- Classrooms
- Multiple school buildings
They are especially helpful for:
- School nurse nonverbal communication
- Students who use AAC or sign support
- Quick reference during nurse visits
- Supporting student independence
Benefits for Special Education Professionals
- Saves planning time
- Supports real communication needs
- Fits IEP communication goals
- Easy to share with school nurses and Gen Ed staff
- Clean, professional visuals
You are not teaching ASL. You are helping students communicate. These cards support clear communication when it matters most.
FAQs
Q: Are these cards helpful for sharing symptoms at school?
A: Yes. The signs support students in showing pain, sickness, and daily care needs during nurse visits.
Q: Can nonverbal students use these flashcards?
A: Yes. The cards give nonverbal and minimally verbal students a clear way to communicate.
Q: Can school nurses use these without knowing ASL?
A: Yes. The cards work as visual supports and include versions with word text to guide staff.
This is a downloadable product. Download the file and print it on your printer.
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