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eSAY National Learning Disability and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Dataset V4.0 Map |
Section List / Section 1 - Person Information / Item 13 - Communicative Understanding
Definition : Communication is a 2-way process, incorporating both understanding and expression. Understanding typically develops in advance of expression, and underpins it. Understanding of communication involves both verbal and non-verbal aspects together with an appreciation of the meaning of these signals in a complex, interactive setting.
Purpose : This item records the level of understanding an individual has of verbal communication which can be used locally to help plan services and nationally to show the need for training of staff and/or specialists to facilitate communication with clients.
Codes : eSAY Project
Code |
Value/Definition |
01 |
No apparent understanding of other's communication and intentions. i.e. No response to attempts to communicate. |
02 |
Understanding of cues from routine and situation only. e.g. Understands that it is time to go out only when their coat is produced but not when told “It’s time to go out” without their coat being produced. |
03 |
Understanding of basic communication (verbal and non-verbal) assisted by routine and context. e.g. Follows basic instruction in familiar situations such as being asked to come over here or sit down, etc. |
04 |
Understanding of everyday verbal and non-verbal communication e.g. Understands most language used on an everyday basis. |
05 |
Understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication, with the exception of subtle and complex aspects such as multiple and/or contradictory signals, such as sarcasm, irony and advanced figurative language. e.g. Doesn’t understand that someone saying “It’s really hot in here” whilst looking at the window may mean that the person would like them to open the window for them. |
06 |
Understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication, including subtle and complex aspects. i.e. The person has no impairment. |
99 |
Not Known |