Communication Skills Snapshot

Can your child ask for something they want using speech, AAC, pictures, signs, gestures, or another communication method?

Can your child ask for help?

Can your child ask for more of something?

Can your child let you know they want something to stop or finish?

Can your child name or identify familiar objects?

Can your child name familiar people?

Can your child name familiar actions, such as eat or jump?

Can your child name things in a picture or book?

Can your child copy a sound or word you make?

Can your child copy a short phrase?

Can your child copy a gesture, sign, or AAC selection you model?

Can your child answer a simple question such as 'What's your name?'

Can your child answer yes or no in their own way?

Can your child answer a choice question such as 'Milk or water?'

Can your child follow a simple direction such as 'come here'?

Can your child follow a direction such as 'give me the cup'?

Can your child follow a two-step direction?

Does your child respond when you say their name?

Can your child wave, nod, or shake their head to communicate?

Can your child reach or lead you to what they want?

Can your child point to something they want?

Can your child point to show you something interesting?

Can your child use pictures, cards, or an AAC device to communicate?

Can your child find the picture or button they need?

Does your child use single words?

Does your child put two words or symbols together?

Does your child use short phrases?

Can your child greet someone in their own way?