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Uses vocalizations and sounds

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2.

Says real words or phrases

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3.

Uses sign language or modified signs

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4.

Uses leading gestures (pulling staff)

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5.

Uses pushing toward or pushing away gestures

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6.

Uses pointing gestures

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7.

Uses reaching gestures

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8.

Uses facial expressions

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9.

Uses eye gaze

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10.

Uses head nods and head shakes

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11.

Uses body orientation by standing near someone or something

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12.

Uses pictures (photos or line drawings)

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13.

Uses actual objects to convey messages

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14.

Uses a simple voice output device (low tech)

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15.

Uses a complex voice output device (high tech)

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16.

Uses challenging behavior to convey messages

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17.

Communicates the names of people, objects, and activities

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18.

Communicates social pleasantries (“hi” and “bye”)

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19.

Communicates interest in activities

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20.

Communicates protest 

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21.

Communicates emotional state (happy, sad, angry, enthusiastic)

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22.

Communicates physical state (sick, well, tired, hurt)

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23.

Requests desired items (objects, routines)

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24.

Requests desired people

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25.

Requests an event or activity continue

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26.

Requests help

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27.

Secures a listener’s attention before communicating

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28.

When given a choice, deliberately chooses one choice over another

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29.

Uses communication to direct other people’s actions

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30.

Initiates communication

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31.

Knows how to terminate communication

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32.

Uses a “my turn/your turn” style

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33.

Repairs communication if own message is not understood

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