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 / / Gestural Electronic 2D and 3D Speech Technology Symbols Level I Cry; Gurgle; Coo; Head and limb movements; 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 Laugh; Whine; Eye contact; Calling device Scream Manipulate person Unconventional Pre-Symbolic Behavior IV Intonated sound 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 Level V Mimic sounds of Iconic gestures (mine, come, Selection of Concrete objects sit); Pantomime action, object concrete 2- or symbols Concrete Symbolic 3- 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 words; 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
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 Vocal / Speech / Gestural Electronic Technology 2D and 3D Symbols Level I Pre-Intentional Behavior Cry; Gurgle; Coo; 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 Laugh; Whine; Scream Eye contact; Manipulate person Calling device IV Conventional Communication Intonated sound 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 Level V Concrete Symbolic Communication Mimic sounds of objects Iconic gestures (mine, come, sit); Pantomime action, object Selection of concrete 2- or 3- 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 words; 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
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