The Communication Matrix is an assessment tool designed to pinpoint exactly how a child is currently communicating and to provide a framework for determining logical communication goals. It was first published in 1990 and was revised in 1996 by Dr. Charity Rowland of Oregon Health & Science University. It was designed primarily for speech-language pathologists and educators to use to document the communication skills of children who have severe or multiple disabilities, including children with sensory, motor and cognitive impairments. The original version for professionals is still available in print for purchase. It uses a concise format that is designed for rapid administration by persons familiar with the assessment.
This online version was originally designed especially for parents. It is also available for purchase in a printed version. This newer version is designed to be "user friendly". The results are summarized on a one-page Profile and a Communication Skills List. The Profile shows at a glance what level of communication behaviors your child is using and what kinds of messages he or she expresses. The Communication Skills List shows exactly what behaviors the child uses to express each message.
View a sample Profile.
View a sample Communication Skills List.