{"product_id":"now-next-communication-board","title":"Now \u0026 Next Communication Board","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA simple visual way to show what’s happening now and what comes next.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow \u0026amp; Next Communication Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e provides a clear space for two visual tiles, helping make routines, activities and transitions \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emore visible and predictable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd the current activity under \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and what will follow under \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. When the first activity is finished, remove the tile, move the next activity across and add what’s coming afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNow \u0026amp; Next boards, sometimes called \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst \u0026amp; Then boards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, are commonly used as a visual support to help someone understand the order of activities and what is happening next. They can be particularly useful when \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espoken information is difficult to process, transitions feel uncertain or seeing the plan visually is simply easier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimple, flexible and reusable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUse your board for everyday sequences such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow: Brush teeth → Next: Get dressed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow: Maths → Next: Break\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow: Lunch → Next: Outside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow: Shopping → Next: Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe visuals can be changed throughout the day, so the same board can support \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome routines, school activities, appointments, getting ready, transitions and days out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt doesn’t need to be used as a reward chart. Now \u0026amp; Next can simply show \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhat is happening and in what order\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, helping make the next step clearer. NHS speech and language guidance specifically cautions against treating Now \u0026amp; Next purely as a compliance\/reward system rather than a visual transition support. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho can use a Now \u0026amp; Next board?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVisual supports can be useful for children and adults who benefit from \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclear, visual information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including autistic people and people who may find spoken language, transitions, attention, memory or routines more difficult to process. They can be used at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome, school, college, care settings or out and about\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe important bit is whether \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evisual information works for the individual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, rather than requiring a particular diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYour board arrives with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVelcro already fitted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, so you can start adding compatible visual tiles straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChoose from a range of board colours to suit the person using it, with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emore colours available than those shown in the photographs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe board is designed to fit \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etwo 45mm COMMZ tiles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, giving you a simple \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow \/ Next\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e layout without unnecessary visual clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 130mm × 87mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayout:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Now \/ Next\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 2 × 45mm COMMZ tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Velcro fitted to the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e PLA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColours:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Choice of available colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReusable:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Change and rearrange visuals as often as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned and made by:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Stimz in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stimz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626885484737,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/5849\/1841\/files\/21_addef647-0e5b-4caf-abc5-a7109e726d16.png?v=1789841399","url":"https:\/\/stimz.com\/products\/now-next-communication-board","provider":"Flexi Fidgets Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}