| 7 - Independent |
Comprehension of language is appropriate for chronological age in all contexts.
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| 6 - Minor |
Comprehends 80-90% of conversation in broad contexts. Minimal errors are noted in understanding of language structures and is a full conversational participant.
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| 5 - Mild |
Comprehends 60-70% of sentences and conversations in familiar contexts. Is a good participant in conversations for a limited number of topics. Attention to conversation is appropriate, although reduced efficiency is evident (e.g., limited topics, needs repetition, requires increased processing time). Understands a variety of language structures consistent with chronological age.
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| 4 - Moderate |
Comprehends approximately 50% of phrases and sentences in familiar contexts. Moderate efficiency as a conversational participant (e.g., one or two topics, increased processing time, requires rephrasing and redirection by the person communicating). Understands simple, novel utterances. Understands some language structures appropriate for chronological age.
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| 3 - Severe |
Comprehends 30-40% of words and phrases in restricted contexts. Minimal efficiency as a conversational participant. Requires frequent redirection and cueing to comprehend. Understands some simple, novel utterances. Recognizes environmental sounds and understands some language structures consistent with chronological age.
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| 2 - Major |
Comprehends 10-20% of single words. May require cueing to localize auditory/visual input and/or attend to the person communicating. Cannot participate in conversation.
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| 1 - Profund |
No understanding of verbal language.
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