Communication prep cards

Short scripts for asking for help, clarifying tasks, and sharing needs.

IndividualsPrompt card3 minutes

Who this is for

Individuals looking for practical, educational support.

ADHDAutismcommunication

How to use

  • Cut out the cards and keep one in a notebook.
  • Edit the wording to match your voice.

Helpful scripts

  • “Can I check I understood the next step?”
  • “Could we write down the action points?”
  • “I work best with clear priorities — can we agree the top two?”

When to use

  • After meetings
  • During transitions
  • When tasks feel unclear

Related resources

Trust & evidence

Educational resource — not medical advice.

Citations

Sources are copy‑only for transparency — external links are not clickable.

  • World Health Organization: Mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use

  • UNICEF: Supporting mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.unicef.org/mental-health

  • UK Department for Education: SEND guidance

    https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs

  • NICE: Autism in under 19s (guidance)

    https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg170

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Last reviewed

16 Jan 2026

Next review due

15 Jul 2026

Updated

16 Jan 2026

Evidence & sources

6 sources · tiers A, B

Update history
  • 16 Jan 2026contentInitial printable published and reviewed.

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