Abstract
This chapter describes assessment of the activities and participation domain of communication (d3) as it relates to children and young people with developmental disabilities. In the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), communication relates to ‘general and specific features of communicating by language, signs and symbols. . .’1 and encompasses the following: communicating – receiving (d310–d329); communicating – producing (d330–d349); and conversation and use of communication devices and techniques (d350–d369).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Measures for Children with Developmental Disabilities |
| Subtitle of host publication | Framed by the ICF-CY |
| Editors | Annette Majnemer |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Pages | 312-325 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- communication
- ICF-CY
- communication devices
- communication techniques
- non-verbal communication