Level IV Conventional Pre-Symbolic Communication

Level IV – Part 1

Individuals at Level IV intentionally use conventional pre-symbolic behaviors to communicate. Communicative behaviors are pre-symbolic because they do not involve any sort of symbol. They are conventional because they are socially acceptable, and we continue to use them to accompany our language as we mature.

Level IV – Part 2

This module includes an in-depth description of the characteristics of an individual who is functioning in level IV, including communicative behaviors and intents, as well as specific intervention strategies and tools, IEP/IFSP considerations, and essential takeaways.

Strategies and Tools: 

• Overview Level IV
• Strategies Level IV 
  • Establishing Conventional Gestures   
• Tools Level IV  
  • Embedding Goals into Routines 
  • Embedding Goals into Routines 2
  • My Cue Dictionary 
  • My Signal Dictionary
  • Steps for Building a Signal Dictionary
• Data Collection 
  • Communication Opportunities Across Environments 
  • Communication Opportunities Data Sheet Template  
  • Design to Learn – Opportunities to Communicate 
  • The Bridge School – the Log of Intentional Communication Behaviors Observed 
  • Sample Team Data Collection Tool 
• Literacy
  • Literacy Links and Resources 
  • Literacy Skills Checklist 
• IEP & IFSP Development Guide 
• Always Ask Yourself Communication Matrix