Using communication concerns together
Describe what you notice without trying to diagnose autism, ADHD or a language disorder from a website.
A short way to begin
- Read the linked communication guidance before interpreting observations.
- Note a real example of a request, a word or gesture, something understood and what helps communication.
- Add questions or changes you want to discuss; you may skip any prompt.
- Print or save the notes for your healthcare professional. No developmental score is assigned.
Adapt this activity
Include speech, signs, pictures and AAC, and describe the setting and languages involved. The learner’s healthcare professional can interpret these observations in context.
What the feedback means
This is an observation journal, not a validated screening instrument. It cannot distinguish autism, ADHD, hearing differences or language disorders. Contact a healthcare professional about concerns or loss of previously used skills.
Useful observations for communication concerns
- How a need or choice was communicated
- Sounds, words, signs or gestures noticed
- An example of understanding
- What made communication easier
- Questions or changes to discuss
Questions about this activity
Will this journal tell me whether development is on track?
No. It organizes observations and links to primary guidance. Screening and assessment require appropriate tools and professional interpretation.
Are the answers saved online?
No. Journal answers remain in page memory and disappear when you leave or reload. You can choose to keep a printed copy or a PDF.
Can this compare autism, ADHD and speech delay?
It cannot diagnose or reliably distinguish these. Use the journal to describe communication and discuss concerns with a qualified professional.
Sources and further guidance
These links provide background guidance. They do not imply endorsement of this website or establish that its games have been clinically validated.
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