- Analyzing the Communication Environment (Rowland & Schweigert, 1993; Communication Skill Builders). This 52-item inventory examines communication within the context of classroom events. The protocol assesses communication skills, group dynamics, materials, and activities, as well as teacher interaction style, and specific opportunities for communication. Specific examples are highlighted that link the assessment component to intervention.
- Communication Supports Checklist (McCarthy et al., 1998; Brookes Publishing). This 97-item quality assurance tool includes a checklist and action plan for education and human service agencies to self-evaluate and improve their policies and procedures for communication services. The checklist includes assessment of philosophy, protection of communication rights, environmental support for communication, assessment practices, goal-setting practices, program implementation, team knowledge, and team skills and experience.
- The Functional Communication Profile-Revised (Kleinman, 2003; Linguisystems). This assessment tool describes communication across developmental skill categories, including sensory-motor, attentiveness, receptive language, expressive language, pragmatic/social language, speech, voice, oral characteristics, fluency, and non-oral communication.
- Achieving Communication Independence (Gillette, 2003; Thinking Publications). This descriptive checklist measures communication and social interaction within the context of daily activities. The protocol includes communication opportunities, a person's abilities, and a skill component analysis. The protocol links assessment to intervention with suggestions for developing a functional communication plan.
- Teaching Communication Skills to Students with Severe Disabilities (Downing, 1999; Paul H. Brookes Publishing). This text provides detailed assessment and intervention protocols for students with severe disabilities.
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