Definition
A code set representing methods of communication.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N{.N} |
| Maximum character length | 2 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 3.5 | Braille | ||
| Spoken language | ||||
| 1.1 | English | |||
| 1.2 | Other spoken language | |||
| Sign language | ||||
| 2.1 | Keyword signing (e.g. Makaton) | |||
| 2.2 | Auslan or similar | |||
| 2.3 | Finger spelling | |||
| Other effective non-spoken | ||||
| 3.1 | Written language only—English | |||
| 3.2 | Written language only—Other | |||
| 3.3 | Computer assisted | |||
| 3.4 | Symbols and pictures | |||
| 3.6 | Facilitated communication (with facilitator) | |||
| 3.8 | Other effective non-communication | |||
| 4 | Limited communication | |||
| 5 | No effective communication | |||
| Supplementary Values | 7 | Child aged under 5 years (not applicable) | ||
| 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
If the communication method varies over time and it is difficult to say what the usual method is, please report the most effective method during the reference week.
Codes 1, 2 and 3
The communication must be effective in that the person must be able to communicate more than just basic needs, to unfamiliar people, using this method.
Code 7 Child aged under 5 years (not applicable)
This item is considered ‘not applicable’ to young children. Hence, children aged 0–4 years should always be represented by code 7.
References
Tasmanian Department of Health aand Human Services (n.d.). Development of a common assessment framework. Viewed 28 August 2012, http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/disability/projects/
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Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |