Communication Matrix
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The Communication Matrix is an assessment tool designed to pinpoint exactly how an individual at the earliest stages of communication development expresses the most basic needs and desires. The Communication Matrix is an assessment tool designed to pinpoint exactly how an individual is communicating and to provide a framework for determining logical communication goals. It was first published in 1990 and was revised in 1996 and 2004 by Dr. Charity Rowland of Oregon Health & Science University. The Communication Matrix is appropriate for individuals of all ages who are at the earliest stages of communication. In the typically developing child the range of communication skills that the Matrix covers would occur between 0 and 24 months of age. The Matrix accommodates any type of communicative behavior, including "augmentative and alternative" forms of communication (AAC) and pre-symbolic communication (such as gestures, facial expressions, eye gaze and body movements). It is appropriate for individuals who experience any type or degree of disability, including severe and multiple disabilities, intellectual limitations and sensory or physical impairments. It aims to encourage collaboration between parents and professionals in the assessment process.
03/01/2026
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02/18/2026
pre-symbolic ≠ non-communicative
02/05/2026
“Significantly below average” isn’t information.
Understanding how someone communicates is.
Enter: the Communication Matrix.
12/02/2025
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10/07/2025
Are you going to DEC? Come to our talk! Or just find Alexandria in the wild. We'd love to hear from you!
09/10/2025
The presentation will be presented alternating between English and Spanish.
La presentación se llevará a cabo alternando entre inglés y español.
As a part of our back-to-school campaign, The Communication Matrix Foundation is providing training for caregivers and therapists on using the Communication Matrix assessment to build consensus on a child’s communication skills with all members of a school team. The Communication Matrix will be reviewed including key features that may be useful to new users completing the assessment for the first time. Then, we will discuss common situations that can come up with new school teams and how the Communication Matrix can be used to gather baseline data, guide discussions, and ultimately form consensus. Finally, we will review how this data can be used to prepare for annual transitions in academic context between teachers, therapists and schools.
Como parte de nuestra campaña de regreso a clases, la Fundación Communication Matrix está ofreciendo capacitación para cuidadores y terapeutas sobre el uso de la evaluación de la Communication Matrix para construir un consenso sobre las habilidades de comunicación de un niño con todos los miembros del equipo escolar. Se revisará la Communication Matrix, incluyendo características clave que pueden ser útiles para los nuevos usuarios que completan la evaluación por primera vez. Luego, discutiremos situaciones comunes que pueden surgir con nuevos equipos escolares y cómo se puede utilizar la Communication Matrix para recopilar datos de referencia, guiar discusiones y, en última instancia, formar un consenso. Finalmente, revisaremos cómo estos datos pueden ser útiles para prepararse para las transiciones anuales en el contexto académico entre maestros, terapeutas y escuelas.
07/03/2025
Congratulations to Communication Matrix, selected as the 2025 knAAC Awards AAC Assessment Tool of the Year - https://www.communicationmatrix.org/
The Communication Matrix is an online assessment tool created to help professionals and family members - Read more - https://www.openaac.org/knaac-awards/2025/
06/27/2025
🏆WINNER🏆 Thank you to OpenAAC for the recognition of the Communication Matrix as knAAC’s 2025 AAC Assessment Tool of the Year! The Communication Matrix is honored to have been chose by the AAC community as one of many amazing “Keepers and Noteworthies in AAC.”
Many thanks to everyone who voted, cheered, and continues to use and support the Communication Matrix Foundation!
06/26/2025
Congratulations to The Communication Matrix, AAC Assessment Tool of the year (knAAC 2025 Awards)!
06/10/2025
The Communication Matrix was nominated for AAC assessment tool of the year! Please vote!
The 2025 knAAC Awards - OpenAAC Keepers and Noteworthies in AAC
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