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Healthy lifestyle visual symbols

Download visual symbols to support healthy eating, physical activity and diabetes management for people with intellectual disability.
Who is it for?
Professionals
What is it about?
For professionals
Who made it?
National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
When was it made?
It was created
2 months ago
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Why do we trust it?

Because it was made to help, not for profit.

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About this resource

This resource includes Picture Communication Symbols (PCS®) to support healthy eating, physical activity and management for people with intellectual disability.

How to use the resource

You can use the symbols flexibly to:

  • create meal plans
  • add to visual schedules
  • make exercise programs
  • explain healthy lifestyle concepts
  • support health appointments
  • create your own visual supports using the included templates

About the symbols


This resource uses PCS® (Picture Communication Symbols) from Tobii Dynavox. PCS® is one of many symbol libraries available. The symbols are used with permission from Tobii Dynavox.

Before you use the symbols

These symbols work best for people who already use, or are familiar with, picture communication symbols. Some people may prefer photos or other types of visual supports. Choose the option that works best for the person.

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

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