CCC-2: Children’s Communication Checklist Kit

The Children’s Communication Checklist-2 (CCC-2) is a caregiver-completed, 70-item questionnaire designed to assess communication skills in children aged 4 to 16 years. Developed by Dr. Dorothy Bishop, this tool screens for general language impairments and identifies pragmatic language difficulties, which are often associated with autism spectrum disorders.

This assessment provides standard scores and percentiles across ten scales:

• Language Domains:

  • Speech

  • Syntax

  • Semantics

  • Coherence

• Pragmatic Domains:

  • Inappropriate Initiation

  • Stereotyped Language

  • Use of Context

  • Nonverbal Communication

  • Social Relations

  • Interests

Two composite scores are derived:

• General Communication Composite (GCC): Identifies children likely to have clinically significant communication problems.

• Social Interaction Deviance Composite (SIDC): Assists in identifying children with a communicative profile characteristic of autism.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Communication Assessment: Evaluates both language and pragmatic aspects of communication.

• Early Identification: Helps in identifying children who may benefit from further assessment for autism spectrum disorder.

• Standardized Scoring: Provides norm-referenced scores, including scaled scores, percentile ranks, and composite scores.

• Time-Efficient: Quick administration and scoring, with computerized scoring available in approximately 5 minutes.

Key Features:

• Age Range: Suitable for children aged 4:0 to 16:11 years.

• Administration: Completed by caregivers, offering insights into the child’s communication in natural settings.

• Scoring Options: Available in both manual and computerized formats.

• Qualification Level: Level B qualification required for purchase.

Applications:

• Speech and Language Therapy: Assists clinicians in identifying communication disorders.

• Educational Settings: Supports educators in recognizing students who may require additional language support.

• Research: Useful in studies examining language development and communication disorders.