How John functions in this area
At home, John understands what's said to him and can usually make himself understood, although sometimes he needs a little extra time or help with his words. He enjoys chatting with his family, and they find it easy to understand him. Providing John with a calm environment and a little extra support when he's explaining things can help him communicate even more confidently.
John communicates well with his family. Sometimes, he needs a little extra time to process instructions during chores. Visual reminders and breaking tasks into smaller steps will help John complete his responsibilities independently. John benefits from clear and patient communication during family activities like board games or watching movies together.
At school, John is learning to navigate language and communication. He understands what's said to him and can usually express himself clearly. Sometimes, John needs a little support to fully grasp instructions or to find the right words. With encouragement, he's becoming an increasingly confident communicator in the classroom and during activities.
John is a great communicator when he's comfortable! At school, helping him feel more confident in new situations and with unfamiliar people will encourage him to participate more in group activities like circle time and asking for help when he needs it during lessons.
John finds communicating a little easier at home than at school, though both parents and teachers agree that he benefits from some support. The small difference in scores suggests John isn't masking significantly, but it might reflect the comfort of familiar communication partners at home. It will be helpful to look at how communication demands differ between settings. Perhaps the classroom environment is noisier, or requires more formal language. Providing John with consistent communication strategies in both settings will help him feel confident and understood.