Communication (D310-D369)

Citation

McLeod S, McCartney E & McCormack J (2012) Communication (D310-D369). In: Majnemer A (ed.) Measures for Children with Developmental Disabilities: An ICF-CY Approach. Clinics in Developmental Medicine. London: Mac Keith Press, pp. 312-325. http://www.mackeith.co.uk/shop/measures-for-children-with-developmental-disabilities-selected-chapters-the-body/

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. . .' and encompasses the following: communicating-receiving (d310-d329); communicating-producing (d330-d349); and conversation and use of communication devices and techniques (d350-d369).

Keywords
communication; ICF-CY; communication devices; communication techniques; non-verbal communication; Special aspects of education

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