Description
School nurse signs (version 1) are a critical part of functional communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and nonverbal students when they visit the school health office. This Daily Care & Basic Needs ASL flashcard set provides ready-to-use visual supports designed specifically for school nurse communication, health-related routines, and IEP-aligned functional language in school settings.
School Nurse Signs
- 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 for daily care and basic needs used in school health settings:
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- bed
- brush teeth
- change
- cold
- dizzy
- eat
- help
- hungry
- ice
- medicine
- no
- please
These are common, high-use signs that students often need during school nurse visits.
Nurse Nonverbal Communication
When students visit the school nurse, they may feel sick, tired, or upset. Communication can be rushed, and visual supports are not always ready.
You know these moments matter, but it is not realistic to create new visuals for every student or school.
This set helps students communicate clearly by allowing them to:
- Share basic care needs
- Show discomfort or symptoms
- Ask for help
- Respond
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, consistent signs they can use right away. There is no need to remake visuals or explain them over and over.
The cards support communication across:
- Classrooms
- School health offices
- Multiple school buildings
They are especially helpful for:
- School nurse nonverbal communication
- Students using AAC or sign support
- Quick reference during nurse visits
- Building student independence
Benefits for Special Education Professionals
- Saves planning and prep time
- Supports real communication needs
- Works with 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 help make that possible every day.
FAQs
Q: Are these school nurse signs appropriate for nonverbal students?
A: Yes. These ASL flashcards support nonverbal and minimally verbal students by providing clear visual communication tools for school health situations.
Q: Can school nurses use these without knowing ASL?
A: Yes. The cards are designed as visual supports and include versions with word text to help staff use them confidently.
Q: Do these support functional communication and IEP goals?
A: Absolutely. The vocabulary focuses on daily care and basic needs commonly addressed in functional communication and IEP objectives.
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