1. Where to start?
Think of the area of the child’s communication which is impacting on them the most, in your opinion. Answer the following questions based on this issue only.

2. Is the student verbal (i. e
Is the student verbal (i.e. do they have any words that they use to communicate)?
YES NO

3. Does the child speak a language other than English in the home environment?
YES NO

4. Consider starting at the Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) section of the resource. Alternative communication systems can support children who are non verbal.
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5. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Bilingualism and English as a second language. You may also want to look at the AAC section of the toolbox.
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6. Is your main concern the length of the sentences the child uses?
YES NO

7. Are the student’s words clear and correctly pronounced?
YES NO

8. Do they frequently repeat words, phrases or sounds or ‘get stuck’ on their words? i.e. do you think this child has a stutter?
YES NO

9. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Stuttering and Dysfluency. The FLUENCY section would be a good start.
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10. Are you looking to increase their vocabulary by teaching them new words?
YES NO

11. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Speech- Articulation and Phonology.
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12. Is your main concern the grammar in their words
Is your main concern the grammar in their words? For example plurals, past tense, pronouns etc.
YES NO

13. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Expressive Language. The VOCABULARY section would be a good start.
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14. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Expressive Language.
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15. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Expressive Language. The WORD GRAMMAR/ MORPHOLOGY section would be a good start.

16. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Expressive Language.
The SENTENCE STRUCTURE/ SYNTAX section would be a good start.

17. Is your main concern that their sentences too short and their words are in the wrong order?
YES NO

18. Do they have difficulty interacting with their peers or making friends?
YES NO

19. Do they have a good understanding of what you say to them?
YES NO

20. This child seems to be progressing well with their communication
This child seems to be progressing well with their communication. Perhaps browse the toolbox for Classroom Strategies for children with Communication Difficulties

21. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Receptive Language.

22. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Social Skills/ Pragmatics.

23. Do they have a hoarse or husky voice, a high or low pitched voice, or do they frequently lose their voice?
YES NO

24. Consider looking at the section of the resource around Voice and Vocal Hygiene.

25. Is following instructions and answering questions appropriately your main area of concern?
YES NO

26. Is the child’s talking the area you want to focus on?
YES NO