Oral Communication Resources

Child's Communication Binder Communicative Function Assessment Checklist Using Signs and Gestures in the Classroom Using Visuals Fun Language Activities Hands in Autism Developing Oral Language and Comprehension in Preschools to Grade 2 - Practical Strategies that Work!

How-to guide for using a Communication binder. Included are sample pages designed to be printed and used in a binder.  How to use Kathleen Ann Quill's Communicative Function Assessment Checklist.  A tipsheet with some simple signs. Tips on using visuals in the classroom.  Several fun activities to help a child develop communication skills. Understanding abstract concepts, such as the volume of one’s voice, can be difficult for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Adding a visual component to the otherwise abstract concept can often be very helpful for individuals with ASD. A voice level chart is one simple way to visually explain the concept of volume. Improving the Reading Achievement of America's Children. 10 Research-Based Principles CIERA www.ciera.org. Miriam P Trehearne, CMEC, 2005.