Communication

Question 1

0-3M

Answer 1

Expressive:
Makes eye contact
Different cries
Coos & smiles

Receptive:
Turns head towards sound
Quiets in response to voice or sound
Shows interest in faces

Question 2

Pre-symbolic Communication

Answer 2

Uses only non-symbolic means (point, smile, gesture) to communicate interest

Birth - 2 y/o

Question 3

4-6M

Answer 3

Expressive:
Babbling
Babbles to get attention
Sound to express feelings

Receptive:
Listens & responds when spoken to
Reacts to noise or sounds
Notices toys make sounds

Question 4

Early language learner

Answer 4

Uses simple symbolic means to communicate (words, ASL, pictures, phrases); AAC or spoken

** Echolalia**

Question 5

7-9M

Answer 5

Expressive:
Imitates sounds
Increased variety of sounds made & babbling
2 way communication

Receptive:
Recognizes own name
Looks @ familiar people and objects when named
Follows some commands w/ gestures

Question 6

10-12M

Answer 6

Expressive:
“mama” / “dada” w/ purpose
Imitates speech sounds
Jargoning (tone & rhythm in speech)

Receptive:
Responds to no
Responds to simple directions
Pays attention to a point

Question 7

13-15M

Answer 7

Expressive:
May use 5-10 words
Imitates simple words & actions
Combines sounds & gestures

Receptive:
Follows simple directions
Shows interest in pictures
Can ID 1-2 body parts

Question 8

16-18M

Answer 8

Expressive:
Repeats words heard in conversation
Responds to questions
Several single words

Receptive:
Points to an item
Responds to yes/no
Understands in/on

Question 9

19-21M

Answer 9

Expressive:
Uses @ least 50 words
Consistently imitates new words
Names objects & pictures

Receptive:
Understands simple pronouns
Understands new words quickly
Point to 3-5 body parts

Question 10

21-24M

Answer 10

Expressive:
Gestures & words during pretend play
2 word phrases
Uses simple pronouns (my, me)

Receptive:
Understands action words
2-step related directions
Listens to stories

Question 11

Pragmatic language

Answer 11

Social communication

Question 12

3 y/o

Answer 12

Expressive:
Says first name, age, & sex
Uses plurals (I, me)
Carries on conversation w/ 2-3 sentences

Receptive:
Understands 2-3 step directions
Understands “in”, “on”, “under”

Question 13

Conversational communicator

Answer 13

Uses creative & fluid language to communicate, spoken or AAC

Question 14

4 y/o

Answer 14

Expressive:
Says first & last name
Tells a story
Sings songs

Receptive:
Knows colors
2-3 step directions
Understands same & different

Question 15

5 y/o

Answer 15

Expressive:
Says name & address
Speaks clearly
Tell stories
Uses future tense

Receptive:
Understands relationships b/t objects

Question 16

School-aged

Answer 16

Narrative skills
Increased peer interaction
Resolve conflicts or negotiate
Literacy skills
Increased complexity with following directions

Question 17

Teen years

Answer 17

Literacy continues
Inter-personal skills
Verbal & non-verbal skills
Social skills
Technology
Driving
Self-advocacy

Question 18

What position assists w/ pharyngeal clearance?

Answer 18

SLIGHT NECK FLEXION