Pros:
- Low commitment: easy and inexpensive to make
- Fast: ideal when you need a way to communicate immediately
- Great way to introduce the idea of a communication device
- Good for people who are not comfortable with technology
Cons:
- No voice output – must have communication partner to interpret
- Limited in scope: difficult to add words/phrases on the spot
- Large or multiple boards can be cumbersome, further limiting the number of messages available
- Not designed to be a long-term, comprehensive communication system