DLM Communication Skills 3

Question 1

A student uses a three-symbol phrase on their AAC device ('I want cookie') to make a request. This skill aligns with which DLM concept?

Accepted Answer

Combining symbols to form multi-symbol messages

Answer

Using a three-symbol phrase represents multi-symbol message construction, a higher-level AAC communication skill on the DLM map.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a communication breakdown repair strategy appropriate for DLM students?

Accepted Answer

Repeating the message using a different modality such as pointing to a picture

Answer

Repairing a communication breakdown by switching modalities — such as pointing to a picture after a spoken attempt — is a functional and evidence-based repair strategy for AAC users.

Question 3

In the DLM framework, what is the role of communicative intent at the earliest levels of the learning map?

Accepted Answer

It establishes that a student's behavior is purposefully directed toward a listener to produce an effect

Answer

Communicative intent — purposeful, listener-directed behavior meant to cause an effect — is a foundational early node on the DLM communication map.

Question 4

A student consistently responds to their name being called by turning toward the speaker. According to DLM, this behavior indicates:

Accepted Answer

Joint attention and responsiveness to communicative bids

Answer

Turning toward a speaker when called demonstrates joint attention and response to communicative bids, an early-node skill on the DLM map.

Question 5

Which Essential Element addresses a student's ability to ask questions to clarify information they did not understand?

Accepted Answer

EE.SL.3.3 - Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker

Answer

EE.SL.3.3 specifically targets asking and answering questions about information from a speaker, which includes seeking clarification.

(DLM) Dynamic Learning Maps Practice Test

(DLM) Dynamic Learning Maps Practice Test

DLM Communication Skills 3