Enhance Pediatric Care With Premium Communication Boards.
At Smarty Symbols, we believe in making every child feel seen and valued. Unlock inclusive communication solutions designed to enhance healthcare experiences for non-speaking children in pediatric facilities.
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Communication Access is Universal Access.
Just as physical ramps are essential for mobility, communication boards provide children with varying speaking abilities the means to interact effectively with their environment. In a healthcare setting, this transition from passive waiting to active participation is transformative.
- Active Participation: Children can use boards to make requests, ask questions, or express emotions rather than passively observing.
- Gateway to Understanding: Boards help families and therapists understand a child’s thoughts and needs more clearly during critical first assessments.
- Continuity of Care: Provides an immediate communication backup for patients who may have forgotten their personal AAC devices.
Transforming the Waiting Room
"Imagine a scenario where a common space is redefined into an active, engaging environment tailored to support every child’s communication needs. By embedding these tools within the waiting area, healthcare facilities support a child’s autonomy from the very first visit".
Smarty Symbols helps you proactively recognize and address the communicative needs of all individuals.
One Solution. Four Essential Care Settings.
Our communication boards are meticulously adapted to meet the unique communicative demands of these primary pediatric environments.
Pediatric & Dental Clinics
Facilitate precise communication during check-ups and specialized procedures, reducing patient anxiety and supporting autonomy in the exam chair.
School Health Rooms
Essential for school nurses to accurately assess physical symptoms and pain levels in students with diverse communication needs.
Children's Therapy Services
Meticulously designed to cater to speech, occupational, and physical therapy sessions with tailored 108-word vocabularies.
Hospitals & Large Facilities
Provide a higher level of care and inclusivity in high-traffic waiting areas and patient rooms with medical-grade durable tools.
Navigating the Complexity of Clinical Design.
Implementing communication boards in a healthcare setting requires specialized knowledge that extends beyond the expertise of most therapy clinics. We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on patient care.
Clinical Vocabulary Selection
Our SLPs curate comprehensive libraries of 108+ words tailored to medical Demographics, specific therapies, and common patient interactions.
Evidence-Based Design
We utilize color-coded backgrounds (orange for nouns, green for verbs) to facilitate quick recognition and communicative efficiency.
Medical-Grade Durability
We select materials and printing methods capable of withstanding the rigorous cleaning protocols of high-traffic healthcare environments.
Data-Driven Design for Care.
Integrated Pain Chart
Centralized 0–5 visual scale with anatomic figures allows patients to precisely locate and quantify discomfort, essential for triage and assessment.
Fitzgerald Key Color-Coding
Words are categorized by parts of speech (Nouns in orange, Verbs in green) to facilitate rapid vocabulary scanning and language development.
Clinical Vocabulary Support
Specific icons for symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough) and medical needs (medicine, shot, ice pack) ensure comprehensive diagnostic support.
Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
Includes an integrated keyboard and number set for children who can spell or need to communicate specific ages, dates, or custom names.
School Nurse’s Office Communication Board
The Smarty Symbols School Nurse’s Office Communication Board is a specialized medical tool designed to bridge communication gaps between health professionals and students. Whether a student is non-verbal or simply overwhelmed, this board provides an intuitive way to express symptoms, pain levels, and physical needs.
Customize Your Board:
- Available in Aluminum, Wooden, or Durable Plastic.
- Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes to fit any office.
- Option for Bilingual (Spanish/English) support.
Designed by SLPs for Clinical Excellence
Therapy Services Communication Board
Make all forms of interaction in your outpatient clinic inclusive. This board features 108 essential words tailored specifically for physical, occupational, and speech therapy environments.
Pediatric Clinic & Hospital Board
Ensure every young patient is heard in your facility. This clinical board features a robust layout designed for hospitals, ERs, and pediatric waiting rooms to support children with diverse communication styles.
One Board in the Clinic. One Voice Everywhere.
We don’t just provide a physical board; we provide a lifetime of communication. Every board includes a QR code that unlocks the ExpressiveGo app—the smartest grammatically-aware AAC tool, now free for every family you serve.
Bring Inclusion to Your Facility.
Every project, like our collaborative milestone with Cleveland Clinic, begins with a vision for better patient care. We are here to help you navigate the process from initial design to final delivery.
Guidance for Funding Opportunities
For organizations looking to implement such projects, we recommend engaging with hospital administration to explore potential funding sources such as foundations or affiliated charities. Smarty Symbols can assist in this process by providing necessary details and support to apply for grants, ensuring your institution can benefit from enhanced communication resources.
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