Communication Modality Assessment

Communication Modality Assessment is a two-page English checklist and scoring guide carrying a 2012 copyright. It pairs 25 yes/no observations with six communication or training headings, including vocal words, sign language, picture exchange and augmentative communication.

Publisher identified in the materials: Special Learning.

Material context: This 2012 form includes a yes/no checklist and a historical scoring rule. The scoring page gives no instructions for a tie between the highest-scoring headings.

The checklist asks about pointing, babbling, word use, sound imitation, receptive language and gestures. Further items address handling small objects, bringing items for help or interaction, frustration, tolerance of physical prompting and use of toys or technology.

The scoring page lists Vocal Words, Sign Language, Picture Exchange, Low Tech Augmentative Communication, High Tech Augmentative Communication and Pre-Requisite Communication Training. Each heading is linked to a set of numbered checklist items.

What is inside this resource?

• Speech observations: babbling, word use, sound imitation and echolalia
• Gestures and interaction: pointing, requesting with gestures, and bringing items for help or interaction
• Physical and task observations: small-object handling, tolerance of physical prompting and sitting in one spot for a task
• Toy and technology items: cause-and-effect toys, DVD/VCR operation, computer games and web navigation
• Six scoring headings covering vocal words, sign language, picture exchange, augmentative communication and prerequisite communication training

Material details: 2-page PDF, including front matter. This is a digital download; purchase does not include printed copies.

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