The Foundation for Intervention

The Communication Matrix Foundation for Intervention module is a three-part, introductory module that teams will use to plan intervention.

Foundation Part 1

The Foundation for Intervention Module Part 1 discusses important points to remember when administering the Communication Matrix and describes the information that can be obtained when interpreting the Communication Matrix profile including a description of the Seven levels of the Matrix.

Foundation Part 2

Part 2 of the Communication Martrix Foundation for Intervention includes general intervention considerations, IEP/IFSP development, the Communication Bill of Rights, and the team’s responsibilities.

Foundation Part 3

Part 3 of the Communication Matrix Foundation for Intervention discusses the development of intentionality, receptive language development, concept development, and tips for using the modules. 

Resources:

• Components of the Matrix
  • Components of the Communication Matrix
  • Communication Matrix Profile
  • Communication Matrix Questions – Paper version
  • Examples of Specific Communicative Behaviors
  • Levels of Expressive Communication
  • Nine Categories of Communicative Behavior
• IEP & IFSP Development Guide
• Communication Bill of Rights
  • NJC Communication Bill of Rights Poster
  • Communication Bill of Rights
• Data Collection
  • Communication Opportunities Across Environments Data Sheet
  • Communication Opportunities Data Sheet Template
  • Design to Learn – Opportunities to Communicate
  • The Bridge School Log of Intentional Communicative Behaviors Observed
  • Sample Team Data Collection Tool
• Concept Development
  • How are Concepts Developed?
  • Important Concepts to Consider
  • Understanding Types of Concepts
• Literacy
  • Literacy Links and Resources
  • Literacy Skills Checklist
• Always Ask Yourself Communication Matrix
• Likes And Dislikes
   
• Reinforcer Assessment