Modified COSMIC 38
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should not be coded when the communication partner clearly prompts the interaction verbally, physically, or otherwise
π Also code initiation when the child’s response is a clear elaboration, contradiction or correction to the communication partner - e.g. The adult says, “There’s your coat” and the child responds, “That’s not my coat: this is my coat” (pointing to a different coat)________________________________________________ |
Response |
π Code response when a child responds to an instruction, prompt, question, suggestion, or action (e.g. the child sits after being told to “sit down”) of another. π This code should be used even if the content of the child’s response is incorrect (e.g., during a puzzle the teacher instructs the child to find the blue piece, but the child picks the red piece); or non-complaint (e.g., child says ‘No’ and slumps in chair) |
Non-interactive/ No response |
π Non-interactive is used when the child responds to an approach by withdrawing, avoiding further interaction, or responding in a non-meaningful or stereotyped manner
π This code may also be used to classify an approach by the child that is clearly not interpersonal, where for example they are attempting to take something from another person without looking at them or otherwise interacting with them; or where the child uses another’s body as a tool to request something (code: Q,N,A) π Non-interactive speech/vocalization is also used to classify examples of immediate echolalia, and should be paired with a code of speech.
π No response. This is used when the child does not respond in any way to a request, approach or prompt________________________________________________ |
A more detailed coding manual is available from the authors