Activities

This occurs when the child is engaged in a game or routine with another person, and that person stops the activity. Then, the child uses some form of communication, potentially gestures, vocalizations, verbalizations or gaze, to indicate that they want more of the game or routine. A signal for continuation after a brief pause shows that the child is beginning to understand that his/her actions can influence the actions of another person.

This occurs when the child is engaged in a game or routine with another person, and looks at the person in expectation of an even or action. A look of anticipation during a game or routine shows that the child is beginning to recognize that their communication partner is contributing to the routine in some way and the child is expecting something to occur or continue to occur.

This occurs when the child expands familiar games and routines in different ways such as switching roles, including different people, adding a new step or element, or using new materials. Expansion of games or routines shows that the child is beginning to generalize social interaction skills to different people, settings, materials, or actions.

This occurs when a child uses two hands to play with a toy in any way. Playing with a toy using both hands shows the child is learning about the physical properties of the toy.

SI2. During face to face games, physical activities, or routines, after a brief pause child shows wanting the game to continue.

SI1. During face to face games, physical activities, or routines, child watches the adult closely.

SI5. Child expands games or routines.

E2. Child plays with toys using both hands together.