VI Abstract Symbolic Limited use of abstract (arbitrary) symbols to represent Communication environmental entities. Symbols are used singly. VII Formal Symbolic Communication Rule-bound use of arbitrary symbol system. Ordered combination of two or more symbols according to syntactic rules. 7 Levels of Communicative Competence Communication Modes Associated with Each Level of Communication from Rowland & Stremel-Campbell (1987) Communication Vocal / Motor / Gestural Electronic 2D and 3D Level Speech Technology Symbols Level I Cry; Gurgle; Coo; Head and limb movements; Grunt Postural changes; Facial Pre-Intentional expressions Behavior Level II Fuss; Babbling Gaze at object; Smile; Avert Contingency sounds head; Approach object; Move awareness (not Intentional away from; Push away; Take communication) Behavior object Level III Whine; Eye contact; Calling device Scream Manipulate person Unconventional Pre-Symbolic Behavior Level IV Intonated Alternating gaze; Open Two-choice patterns; palm; Hands up/out; Point; option; Conventional Vocalizations Extend object; Nod/Shake Yes/no option accompany head; Wave; Kiss/Hug/Pat; Communication gestures Raise hand; Touch object, person V Mimic sounds of Iconic gestures (mine, come, Selection of Concrete objects sit); Pantomime action, object concrete 2- or symbols Concrete Symbolic dimensional Concrete 3- Communication symbols dimensional symbols Level VI Single spoken Single manual signs Selection of Abstract shapes; words abstract Abstract graphics; Abstract Symbolic symbols Written Communication Braille words Level VII Combinations of Combinations of 2 or more Selection of Combinations of 2- 2 or more spoken manual signs combinations of and 3- dimensional Formal Symbolic words 2 or more symbols Communication symbols (Language) Behavior Impedes Learning ARSD 24:05:27:01.02. Development, review, and revision of individualized education program.
VI Abstract Symbolic Communication Limited use of abstract (arbitrary) symbols to represent environmental entities. Symbols are used singly. VII Formal Symbolic Communication Rule-bound use of arbitrary symbol system. Ordered combination of two or more symbols according to syntactic rules. 7 Levels of Communicative Competence Communication Modes Associated with Each Level of Communication from Rowland & Stremel-Campbell (1987) Communication Level Vocal / Speech Motor / Gestural Electronic Technology 2D and 3D Symbols Level I Pre-Intentional Behavior Cry; Gurgle; Coo; Grunt Head and limb movements; Postural changes; Facial expressions Level II Intentional Behavior Fuss; Babbling sounds Gaze at object; Smile; Avert head; Approach object; Move away from; Push away; Take object Contingency awareness (not communication) Level III Unconventional Pre-Symbolic Behavior Whine; Scream Eye contact; Manipulate person Calling device Level IV Conventional Communication Intonated patterns; Vocalizations accompany gestures Alternating gaze; Open palm; Hands up/out; Point; Extend object; Nod/Shake head; Wave; Kiss/Hug/Pat; Raise hand; Touch object, person Two-choice option; Yes/no option V Concrete Symbolic Communication Mimic sounds of objects Iconic gestures (mine, come, sit); Pantomime action, object Selection of concrete 2- or dimensional symbols Concrete symbols Concrete 3- dimensional symbols Level VI Abstract Symbolic Communication Single spoken words Single manual signs Selection of abstract symbols Abstract shapes; Abstract graphics; Written Braille words Level VII Formal Symbolic Communication (Language) Combinations of 2 or more spoken words Combinations of 2 or more manual signs Selection of combinations of 2 or more symbols Combinations of 2- and 3- dimensional symbols Behavior Impedes Learning ARSD 24:05:27:01.02. Development, review, and revision of individualized education program.
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