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Support Materials for Students with Special Education Needs
English K–6
Case Studies
Case study 4
Summary of expressive communication – Elodie
(cont)
Broad function Function
Intentionality Behaviour(s) (forms) Target
Social relating
Seek attention Intentional
• Reaches for person • Establish use of
(non-symbolic)
in close proximity
approximation for
• Whines
hello, eg ‘eee’ or
approximation of
person’s name to
seek attention
Proximity
Intentional
• Reaches for person • Establish use of
to others
(non-symbolic)
in nearby proximity
approximation for
hello, eg ‘eee’ or
approximation of
person’s name to ask
them to move closer
Imitate
Intentional
• Attempts to repeat
• Increase clarity of
(symbolic)
sounds and names
approximations
when instructed –
towards target words
tends to be unclear
Turn take
Intentional
• Responds in
(symbolic)
babble-like speech
or using a few key
words such as ‘yes’,
‘no’ and ‘okay’
Social etiquette,
Intentional
• Sometimes says
• Increase frequency
eg greeting and (symbolic)
an approximation
and extent of use of
farewelling
for ‘hello’ (eg ‘ee’)
approximation of hello
(eg ‘eee’) by consistent
interpretation
• Over time, enhance to
a closer approximation
of ‘hello’
Make a joke
• Giggles after doing
something funny
Make an offer
Respond to
social initiation
Ask for reward
or affection
