Choice Board
What does Choice Board mean?
A choice board is a visual support that helps a child see and select from a set of available options, such as activities, foods, topics, or ways to respond. Using pictures, symbols, photos, or words, it makes choosing feel less overwhelming and more accessible for children who find verbal-only options hard to process. Choice boards are used in homes, schools, and therapy settings to support communication, independence, and positive behaviour.
Why this term matters
Giving children a clear, visual way to make choices can reduce frustration and support self-determination, which is an important goal in many Canadian educational and therapeutic approaches. Understanding and using choice boards can help families and school teams work together more consistently.
Canadian context
Choice boards are often recommended by speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, or school-based teams as part of a broader visual supports strategy. How these supports are provided and funded can vary by province or territory and by the programs a child is enrolled in.
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