A closer look at ROCC Domain 8: Availability of Communication System
For those already using the ROCC, here is something to think about…If your student/client is not really taking responsibility for carrying their system around with them (Domain #8), consider why this is happening. Is it worth it to them? How … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 7: Range of functions
Our next featured domain discussion is around Domain #7, RANGE OF FUNCTIONS The goal: To communicate for a range of intentions (including but not limited to: commenting, questioning, sharing information, expressing opinions, joking, etc). This domain aims … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 6:
Our next featured domain discussion is around Domain #6, LENGTH / COMPLEXITY OF LANGUAGE. The goal: To communicate messages at a level of complexity that meets their individual requirements without reliance on interpretation by others. This domain … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 5:
Our next featured domain discussion is around Domain #5, SYSTEM AS OWN VOICE. The goal: To see themselves as having a voice and, if not using speech, understand their communication system to be that voice. Domain 5 … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 4:
Our next featured domain discussion is around Domain #4, INTELLIGIBILITY. The goal: To indicate messages in a way that can be understood by unfamiliar partners. Domain 4 is a particularly helpful domain to consider when you are … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 3:
Our next featured domain discussion is around Domain #3, INITIATION. The goal: To initiate communication in a way that is accepted and recognised by others when the individual has something to say. The key points for this goal are that … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 2:
Today’s featured domain discussion is around Domain #2. The goal: To own an efficient and individualised communication system (often including more than one tool) with appropriate vocabulary to meet current and future communication requirements. The key points for this goal … Read More
A closer look at ROCC Domain 1:
A closer look at Domain 1. Can the individual be specific about what they want to say? The goal: To communicate messages as autonomously as possible using symbolic language when necessary or if possible, with speech or spelling. The … Read More