Description

The Communicatieve Intentie Onderzoek (CIO) is a diagnostic tool used for the assessment of children’s communication skills, focusing primarily on the intentions underlying their communicative attempts. It is particularly useful for identifying the communicative ability of children who do not use spoken language effectively.

Analysis

The analysis in the CIO involves the observation and evaluation of the child’s communicative behavior. Some of the elements assessed include:
Verbal and non-verbal communication: How the child uses words, gestures, or expressions to communicate.
Types of communicative intent: Analysis of the intentions behind communication, such as requesting something, making a statement, expressing emotions, or asking for information.
Initiation and response: The child’s ability to initiate communicative interactions and to respond to the interactions of others.

Objective

The main objectives of the CIO are to:
Understand communicative needs: Identify the child’s communicative intentions and needs, providing information about both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Support intervention: Guide the development of individualized intervention programs that will strengthen the child’s communicative skills.
Evaluate progress: Monitor changes in communicative ability over time.

Calibration

Calibration in the CIO is carried out through qualitative analysis of observations, rather than quantitative scoring. Professionals record and analyze the child’s communicative interactions to identify patterns and specific needs.

References

Bates, E., Camaioni, L., & Volterra, V. (1975). The acquisition of performatives prior to speech. Journal of Child Language, 2(3), 320–340.
Prutting, C. A., & Kirchner, D. M. (1987). A clinical appraisal of the pragmatic aspects of language. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 52(2), 105–119.
Bruner, J. (1983). Child’s talk: Learning to use language. New York: Norton.