Referral checklist for 6 year olds / Talking Matters, Adelaide, South Australia

Social Skills

I can play complex games and follow the rules
I relate well to a range of people and can maintain a conversation on a topic for at least 5 turns
I can work on a task or activity alone for at least 20 minutes without adult assistance
I can use language to share information or feelings and solve problems

Communication

I can listen to short stories with no pictures, or lengthy stories where there are pictures
I can follow a series of instructions independently
I talk clearly in long sentences with few grammatical errors
I can explain what I have done and things that have happened
I can retell a story, news or series of events in a logical manner
I will ask complex questions to learn and find out more information

Literacy and learning

I understand what my teacher is saying in the classroom and remember what I’ve been taught.
I am developing literacy skills at a rate comparable to my peers.

Daily Living Skills

I am independent with grooming
I am eating a good range of healthy foods

Motor Skill Development

I can ride a two-wheeled bike without training wheels
I can learn specific skills such as skating or swinging
I am skilled with a small sized ball and can catch it with one hand
I can use my fingers to write and draw and stay within the lines
I can print my name and copy a short sentence

Our Recommendation

If your child has not developed all of the skills in the checklists above, or you have checked any boxes in the causes for concern section, an assessment by an appropriate therapist is recommended. We can assist you in identifying where to start. For assistance please complete the information below and our office staff will contact you to guide you through the process and organise appointments for you (or call our office on (08) 8255 7137). No doctor's referral is needed.

Causes For Concern

Short or ungrammatical sentences.
Difficult to understand speech. If there are any sounds other than /th/ not used correctly.
Difficulties sitting, paying attention in class and difficulties following directions.
Learning in the classroom not developing on par with peer group
Not able to jump, skip, hop, run in a coordinated way
Relies greatly on caregiver for bathing, grooming and feeding

Our Recommendation

You have indicated a Cause for Concern in this checklist, and therefore a referral is recommended. Please complete the form below and our office staff will get in touch and guide you through the process (or call our the Talking Matters office on (08) 8255 7137). No doctor's referral is needed.

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Referral checklist for 6 year olds

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