Domains of Developmental, Social & Behavioral Intervention

Ages 4-12Mahaffy, K. and Kenney, L. (2012)

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Language I

Receptive Expressive/Labeling Intraverbal (asking and

answering “Wh” questions, commenting, etc.)

Interverbal (knowing what you are saying out loud)

Vocabulary (generalization and discrimination of new words)

Verbal elaboration Verbal fluency Social Language

(pragmatics)

GreetingInforming the

uninformed listenerRequestingTalking turns in

conversationStaying on topicAsking for help when

not understandingRephrasing when

misunderstoodIntroducing topicsTelling a story or

experience in a clear sequence

Language II Vocal Imitation Tone (high, medium, low, angry, sad, defiant) Volume of voice/voice inflection Syntax and Grammar Requests (making and responding to) Interpersonal (stating needs and requests) Managing verbal impulsivity Responding calmly and appropriately Managing talking space between speaker and listener Using appropriate facial expressions Refraining from sarcasm, mocking or belittling

Self-RegulationRecognizing escalationAsking for help (I feel revved up, angry, annoyed)Stopping escalationMaking a choice to use a calming skillDe-escalating Initiating calmMaintaining calmUsing calming skills (breathing, music, motor

movement, yoga, meditationUsing energy release skills (jump ropes,

trampoline, jumping jacks)Drawing, using or talking about anger, anxiety or

energy mountain

Mood Modulation

Naming feelingsPointing out how one feels (feelings map)Identifying physical experience of emotionSeeing outside signs of feelings (movement,

motor-expression, facial expression, verbalization)

Knowing what your body and words are saying to others

Identifying/recognizing sadness, agitation, anxiety

Managing sadness, agitation, anxiety

Managing Body Space

Kinesthetic awareness (where are you in relationship to people and objects)

ProximityUse of materials that can hurt othersBalanceCoordinationPosturing

Social Competency

Eye contactGreetings/Goodbyes (addressing friends by

name)Ask “on topic” questions/comments (age

appropriate)Manners (please/thank you/ “May I___?”)Reading social cuesReading non-verbalsUnderstanding social normsRepeating social rules of engagement

Social Interactions

Taking turns during playParticipating in group discussions/activitiesResponding to verbal and non-verbal cues from

peersRecognizing emotions of peers and responds

age appropriatelyObserving and reporting what others are doingImagining how others are feeling

Motor Skills Fine Motor

Moving manipulatives Building Pencil grip/finger strength Typing Cutting with scissors/gluing Drawing, painting, coloring Imitating hand gestures/facial expression

Gross Motor Lower body (kicking/jumping/marching/running) Upper body (throwing/clapping/catching) Imitating actions with arms, legs, full body Balance Coordination