CC-SR: Communication Checklist – Self Report Kit

The Communication Checklist — Self-Report (CC‑SR) Kit is a standardized self-assessment tool designed to screen older children, adolescents, and adults (ages 10–80+) for communication impairments, particularly in pragmatic and social language use. Developed by Dorothy Bishop, Andrew Whitehouse, and Margo Sharp, the CC‑SR empowers individuals to self-report communication strengths and weaknesses, offering valuable insight into areas that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Benefits

Self-Awareness & Insight
Allows individuals to reflect on their own communication behavior, identifying strengths and weaknesses in pragmatic skills and social engagement.

Detection of Subtle Pragmatic Difficulties
Highlights nuanced issues—like overly verbose speech or lack of contextual understanding—that may signal broader communication challenges.

Norm-Referenced Scoring
Provides Z-scores, percentiles, and scale scores across key domains (Language Structure, Pragmatic Skills, Social Engagement) for reliable interpretation.

Supports Assessment & Intervention Planning
Complements informant-based assessments, aiding clinicians in diagnostic and intervention decisions by incorporating the individual’s perspective.

Key Features

Age Range
Suitable for individuals aged 10 to 80 years with a reading ability equivalent to age 10 and above .

Administration
A 70-item questionnaire (50 items on communicative weaknesses, 20 on strengths); typically self-administered in 10–15 minutes

Qualified Users
Designed for professionals trained in speech, language, psychology, or related fields; supports both print and digital use.

Kit Contents
Includes:

• Examiner’s Manual

• 25 Self-Report checklists

• 25 summary sheets

• Overlay keys for manual scoring

• CD-ROM scorer

• Carrying bag