Functional Communication Checklist
Functional Communication Checklist
General Items
- Monitor progress and adapt strategies as needed.
- Engage family members in communication practice.
- Celebrate small successes to motivate continued effort.
Pre-Communication Skills
- Assess understanding of basic concepts (e.g., yes/no).
- Encourage eye contact during interactions.
- Promote turn-taking in conversations.
- Practice joint attention with preferred objects.
Verbal Communication Skills
- Encourage use of simple phrases or sentences.
- Support use of functional vocabulary (e.g., requesting items).
- Model appropriate language for different contexts.
- Reinforce clear articulation and pronunciation.
Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Teach the use of gestures (e.g., pointing, waving).
- Incorporate facial expressions to convey emotions.
- Use visual supports (e.g., picture cards).
- Promote body language awareness in communication.
Social Communication Skills
- Encourage greetings and polite conversation.
- Practice initiating and maintaining conversations.
- Role-play social scenarios to build confidence.
- Teach active listening skills and responses.
Functional Communication in Context
- Implement communication strategies in everyday situations.
- Ensure communication devices are accessible and functional.
- Create communication opportunities in real-life settings.
- Evaluate and adjust communication strategies regularly.
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