Expressive Communication Map - Text Description
The
communication map for expressive communication is arranged in table format of
six columns. The first column (Communication by Recognition) represents basic
communication and progresses in complexity to the sixth column (Symbolic
Communication). The columns are listed below
- Communication by Recognition
- Facial expressions
- Contingency Communication
- Vocalizations
- Body Movement
- Calling Switch
- Instrumental Communication
- Touch Person
- Manipulate Person
- Touch Object
- Conventional Communication
- Extend Object
- Simple Gestures
- Pointing
- Two Switch Communication
- Emerging Symbolic Communications (Adaptations)
- Complex Gestures
- Miniature Objects
- Pictures/Drawings
- Other Tactual Symbols
- Symbolic Communication
- Manual Signs
- Non-Symbolic Speech
- Electronic Systems
- Speech
This map can be used to develop a Current Plan, a 1-Year Plan, and a
Future Plan by coding the appropriate areas of communication.