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Referral Checklist 4 years old

This checklist provides an overview of skills children are expected to have by this age. Children who have

unchecked items in this rst section should be referred to a speech pathologist.

Play and Social Skills

I will make friends and play simple games with rules.

I will play with imagination frequently.

I will know how to start or join in a conversation and enjoy social communication.

Listening and Understanding

I will reliably follow 2 part instructions e.g.: get your shoes and put your hat on.

I will understand why and when questions.

I will know shapes, colours and some numbers.

I will follow up to 6 key words in a sentence.

Speaking

I can tell news in front of my class but Ill need a little help.

I will ask why, what and where questions easily.

I will use and, then, because and but to make longer more complex sentences.

My grammar will be almost adult-like with only a few small errors.

I will be understood by everyone now even though I may have a few speech immaturities.

I will have an extensive vocabulary to express my ideas and ask questions.

Causes For Concern (referral recommended if any of these below are ticked)

A small vocabulary and use of short sentences. Sentences with grammatical errors.

Unable to retell a simple story or something that has happened so it is easily understood.

Diculty understanding questions and following instructions. Doesnt like listening to stories.

Childs speech cant be clearly understood by a familiar listener. Multiple sound errors present.