The Triple C: Checklist of Communication Competencies

Helps you to assess adolescents and adults with little or no speech

The Triple C is an assessment that is:

• Easy to learn
• Easy to use
• Easy to interpret

The revised Triple C Checklist is a valid and reliable tool that makes it possible to:

• assess skills that are observable
• focus on functional skills
• assess early communication skills

The package includes the Triple C Manual with accompanying CD-ROM and 20 Checklists (extra packets of Checklists may be purchased separately)

The Triple C Manual provides:

• An overview of the early stages of communication development:
  • Unintentional passive communication (UP)
  • Unintentional active communication (UA)
  • Intentional informal communication (II)
  • Basic symbolic communication (SB)
  • Established symbolic communication (SE)
• Instructions on how to score the Triple C
• A train-the-trainer package for teaching others how to use the Triple C
  • Available on the CD ROM – print out the teaching materials and worksheets
• Ideas for assessment
  • Skills and activities for every item on the checklist if needed
  • Available on the CD ROM – print out the ideas for each stage

Who is this resource for?

The Triple C is designed for use by communication specialists working in a consultancy role with adolescents and adults who have little or no speech.

The Checklist is designed for use by communication partners of adolescents and adults. It can be used by communication partners who do not have formal qualifications however, it is recommended, that a communication specialist is involved in confirming the final results.

Based on the results of the Triple C – ideas for developing communication skills can be found in the manual InterAACtion: Strategies for Intentional and Unintentional Communicators.