Who Questions

The SpeechGears Who Questions Flashcards are a specialised set of educational flashcards developed to help young children understand and answer “who” type questions by identifying people, animals, and characters in real-world contexts. Designed with distraction-free visuals and graded progression, this learning tool supports early language development, vocabulary building, question comprehension, and expressive communication — making it ideal for home learning, preschool, and speech therapy sessions.

Key Features

• 36 Graded Activity Cards: Numbered from 1 to 36, the cards follow a structured path from familiar figures to more complex social roles.
• Real-Life Visuals: Uses high-quality, relatable imagery to help children connect the cards to the real people they meet daily.
• Professional Grade Material: Manufactured using durable, non-toxic, food-grade material, ensuring the cards are safe for curious little hands.
• Standard Dimensions: Sized at 155 mm × 110 mm × 40 mm, making them perfect for clinical use or home learning.
• Skill-Focused Design: Specifically targets nouns and social categorization, helping children differentiate between various community helpers and family members.
  

Benefits

• Enhances Social Understanding: Prompts children to connect people with their roles (e.g., "Who helps us when we are sick?"), fostering an awareness of their community.
• Improves Expressive Language: Encourages children to move beyond single-word answers to more descriptive responses.
• Builds Cognitive Reasoning: Strengthens the child's ability to categorize and recall information about people.
• Supports Neurodiverse Learners: An ideal tool for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech Delays, or ADHD, who benefit from structured, visual input.
• "Success-First" Motivation: The grading system allows you to start with cards the child is likely to know, building their confidence and maintaining engagement.
  

How to Use

• Assess & Select: Start with cards that represent people your child knows well (like "Doctor" or "Teacher"). Use the grading (1–36) to guide your progression.
• The Question Prompt: Present a card and ask clearly, "Who is this?" or "Who is helping the boy?".
• Encourage Vocalization: If the child is non-verbal, ask them to point to the correct person. For verbal children, encourage them to say the full name of the role.
• Daily Integration: Carry the concept into real life. When you see a person in the community, ask your child, "Who is that?" to reinforce the flashcard lesson.
  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: At what age should my child start using these cards?
A: These are ideal for children aged 2 years and above who are beginning to show curiosity about the people around them.

Q: Can these help with social anxiety or autism?
A: Yes. By helping a child understand and predict the roles of different people, you reduce the "unknown" factor, which can significantly lower anxiety and improve social interaction.

Q: Are these cards durable?
A: Definitely. We use sturdy, food-grade materials to ensure they withstand the wear and tear of enthusiastic daily learning.

Q: Why is the grading (1-36) important?
A: The grading is based on common life experiences and the ease of pronunciation. It ensures your child stays motivated by starting with "easy wins" before tackling more complex social roles.