1 - Initial Competence in Basic Oral Communication
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General description

• Functions minimally in oral interchange within a clear, predictable context related to immediate needs.
• Understands only a small number of words and simple learned phrases, responds with yes/no or in isolated words or strings of two or three words.
• Makes long pauses, often repeats the other person's words.
• Depends on gestures.
• May use first language at times.
• Needs assistance.

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