The Matrix includes all types of communication, including alternative forms (picture systems, electronic devices, voice-output systems, Braille, sign language and 3D symbols) and pre-symbolic communication (gestures, body movement, sounds, eye gaze and facial expressions), as well as typical communication (speech). It covers seven levels of development in the earliest stages of communication.<\/p>\n
“Multi-modal communication: EVERYTHING an individual uses to communicate or enhance communication. Different strategies may be needed for different situations and communication partners. Strategies and tools may be combined to meet a wide variety of communication functions.”<\/p>\n
The Bridge School (February 9, 2015) Multi-modal communication. <\/em>Retrieved from https:\/\/www.bridgeschool.org\/transition\/multimodal\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n “For a communication system to work, you need the magic ingredients of trust and the ability to establish a bond between you and the child. Without these ingredients it is impossible to bring these different parts together to create conversations and meaningful relationships with others.”<\/p>\n Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (February 23, 2015) Communication for Children with Deafblindness, or Visual and Multiple Impairments. <\/em>Retrieved from http:\/\/www.tsbvi.edu\/distance\/communication\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n Paths to Literacy\u00a0(March 17, 2015) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems for Students with CVI & Multiple Disabilities<\/em>, presented by Beth Allen http:\/\/www.pathstoliteracy.org\/augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac-systems-students-cvi-multiple-disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Communication Matrix is a free assessment tool with robust scientific and clinical roots that helps those who support people with severe communication difficulties find a path to self-expression. It pinpoints an individual\u2019s current communication level and gives a framework for determining future goals. The Matrix includes all types of communication, including alternative forms (picture … Continue reading Communication<\/span>