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SECTION 10A: HOME

 

NOTE: IN QS. 10.1-10.2 COUNT IF TOY OR OBJECT BELONGS TO CHILD, OR BELONGS TO OTHER CHILD BUT FOCUS CHILD CAN USE.

COUNT IF CHILD HAS TOY BUT DOESN’T PLAY WITH TOY. DO NOT COUNT IF IT IS LOST, BROKEN, STOLEN OR CHILD IS NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH TOY.

 

The next questions are about the toys that (CHILD) has.

 
10.1   Thinking about toys that (CHILD) can play with around the (house/ apartment) . . .
NUMBER OF TOYS
  A
About how many, if any, push or pull toys does (CHILD) have? By push and pull toys we mean toys like those on this list. Would you say (he/she) has . . .

[car on a string, cart with blocks, cornpopper, doll carriage, lawn mower, music box on a stick, shopping cart, stroller, toy vacuum cleaner, wagon, or homemade pull toy ]
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
B.
About how many, if any, toys that let (CHILD) work (his/her) muscles does (he/she) have? Here are some examples of these types of toys. Would you say (he/she) has . . .

[ball, crib gym, door swing, jump swing, play slide, riding toy, rocking horse, sit and spin, trampoline, TYCO treehouse (can be located in a playground close by)]
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
C.

About how many, if any, toys that have pieces that fit together such as the things on this list does (he/she) have? Would you say (he/she) has . . .

[ball stackers, beads on a string, busy boxes, egg crate, hammer and pegs, jack-in-a-box, rings on a stick, shape sorters, and simple [single piece] puzzles) ]
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
D.
About how many, if any, toys that can be put together in different ways like the things on this list does (he/she) have? Would you say (he/she) has . . .

[stacking or nesting toys, blocks or building toys (e.g., alphabet blocks, bristle blocks, crayons and markers and paper, Legos, Lincoln logs, nuts and bolts, and tinker toys)]
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
E.
About how many, if any, cuddly, soft or role-playing toys like dolls or teddy bears does (he/she) have? Would you say (he/she) has . . .
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
F.
About how many, if any, books do you have for (CHILD)? This can include children’s books shared with other children. Would you say (he/she) has . . .
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
G.
About how many, if any, toys that let (him/her) make music, such as a rattle or toy that plays a musical jingle does (he/she) have? Would you say (he/she) has . . .
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
H.
About how many, if any, toys with wheels that (he/she) can ride on does (he/she) have? These can be things like a stroller or walker, or kiddie cars. Would you say (he/she) has . .
None 01
1-2 02
3-4 03
5 or more 04

 
10.2 CODE WITHOUT ASKING FOR OBJECTS OBSERVED:
Does (CHILD) have . . .
    YES NO
A. A highchair? 01 00
B. A child-sized table and chair? 01 00
C. A playpen? 01 00
D. A booster chair? 01 00
E. Any mobiles? 01 00

 
10.3 Where are (CHILD)’s toys usually kept?
 
  CIRCLE ONE
TOY CHEST 01
CLOSET 02
DRAWER 03
PAPER BAG 04
PLASTIC BASKET 05
CORNER OF ROOM 06
OTHER (SPECIFY) 07
__________________________________ |___|___|
ALL OVER, NO PLACE IN PARTICULAR 08
PLAYPEN 09
BOX 10

 
10.4 What do you usually do when (CHILD) gets bored and isn’t sure what to do?
RECORD VERBATIM THEN CODE.

PROBE: Anything else?

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________ |___|___|

 
  CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY
NOTHING 01
GIVE HIM/HER A COOKIE OR SOMETHING TO EAT 02
PUT HIM/HER TO BED FOR A NAP 03
LETS HIM/HER FIGURE OUT WHAT HE WANTS TO DO 04
PICKS HIM UP 05
GETS OUT TOY 06
PLAYS WITH CHILD 07
TURN ON T.V 08
OTHER (SPECIFY) 09
_________________________ |___|___|
TAKES CHILD OUTSIDE 10
GIVES CHILD BATH 11
CHILD DOES NOT GET BORED 12

 
10.5 Some people think it’s a good idea to have toys around that are a little advanced for a child. Others think this isn’t a good idea--that children should only be given toys that they are ready for. What do you think?

PROBE: A little advanced means toys designed for use by a somewhat older child
GIVE THEM MORE ADVANCED TOY 01
HOLD TOY BACK UNTIL READY 02

 
10.6 Let’s say someone gives (CHILD) a toy that is for a slightly older child. Do you . . .
  CIRCLE ONE
Give it to (him/her) and see what (he/she) does, 01
Explore it with (him/her), 02
Put it away until (he/she) is older, 03
Or do something else? (SPECIFY) 04
____________________________ |__|__|

 
10.7 Let’s say (CHILD) is trying to feed (him/her)self and takes the spoon, but isn’t able to get the food to (his/her) mouth. What do you usually do?
  CIRCLE ONE
TAKE SPOON AWAY AND FEED CHILD 01
FEED CHILD BUT LET (HIM/HER) KEEP TRYING 02
TRY AND SHOW CHILD HOW TO DO IT 03

 
10.8 Children sometimes like to play with things in a messy way, such as playing with sand, mud, water and even food. They may make a mess on their clothes, the table, and the floor. Does (CHILD) ever want to do this?
YES 01
NO 00

 
10.9 How do you feel about such messy play? Do you allow it or discourage it?
ALLOW IT 01
DISCOURAGE IT10.10 02

 
10.10 CODE WITHOUT ASKING IF OBSERVED.
Do you have a pet such as a dog, cat, goldfish, or turtle?
YES 01
NO 00

 
10.11 When you are doing housework and (CHILD) wants attention, do you . . .
  CIRCLE ONE
Try to finish quickly so you can feed (him/her) or tend to (him/her), 01
Talk to or soothe (him/her) while you finish your work, or 02
Stop your housework to amuse (CHILD)? 03
Let (CHILD) help you 04
OTHER (SPECIFY) 05
___________________________________ |___|___|

 
10.12

CAN BE BASED ON EARLIER OBSERVATIONS--PRAISE CHILD:
DID PARENT RESPOND POSITIVELY?

YES 01
NO 00

 
SECTION 10B

MacARTHUR COMMUNICATIVE DEVELOPMENT INVENTORY: SHORTENED VOCABULARY AND GESTURES

 
10.13 Some children (CHILD)’s age are starting to understand and to say a few words. I have a list of words for you to look at (GIVE LIST TO PARENT). For each word, please tell me if (CHILD) understands the word but does not yet say it, or if (he/she) understands and also says it. Would you like to read this list on your own or do it together?
ON OWN 01 arrow
GIVE LIST. READ INSTRUCTION TOGETHER. AT END CHECK FOR COMPLETENESS.
TOGETHER02 arrow
CONTINUE
If your child uses or understands a similar word or uses a different pronunciation, please tell me what it is. For example, if (he/she) says “doggie” for “dog” that counts.
  A.

Does (CHILD) understand (READ WORD)? (CODE IN COLUMN “A”. IF NO, GO TO NEXT ITEM. IF YES, ASK “B”.)

 
B. IF CHILD UNDERSTANDS, ASK: Does (he/she) also say (READ WORD)?

CHILD MAY SAY WORD IN A BABY WAY, E.G., BLANKIE, POON, ETC. BUT MAKING A GESTURE WITHOUT USING WORD DOES NOT RATE AS “SAYS” WORD.

  A. B.
DOES NOT
UNDERSTAND		 UNDERSTANDS ALSO SAYS DOES
NOT SAY
1. Choo Choo (GO TO 2) 01 (B) 02 00
2. Meow (GO TO 3) 01 (B) 02 00
3. Ouch (GO TO 4) 01 (B) 02 00
4. Uh oh (GO TO 5) 01 (B) 02 00
5. Bird (GO TO 6) 01 (B) 02 00
6. Dog (GO TO 7) 01 (B) 02 00
7. Duck 00 (GO TO 8) 01 (B) 02 00
8. Kitty 00 (GO TO 9) 01 (B) 02 00
9. Lion 00 (GO TO 10) 01 (B) 02 00
10. Mouse 00 (GO TO 11) 01 (B) 02 00
11. Car 00 (GO TO 12) 01 (B) 02 00
12. Stroller 00 (GO TO 13) 01 (B) 02 00
13. Ball 00 (GO TO 14) 01 (B) 02 00
14. Book 00 (GO TO 15) 01 (B) 02 00
15. Doll 00 (GO TO 16) 01 (B) 02 00
16. Bread 00 (GO TO 17) 01 (B) 02 00
17. Candy 00 (GO TO 18) 01 (B) 02 00
18. Cereal 00 (GO TO 19) 01 (B) 02 00
19. Juice 00 (GO TO 20) 01 (B) 02 00
20. Toast 00 (GO TO 21) 01 (B) 02 00
21. Hat 00 (GO TO 22) 01 (B) 02 00
22. Pants 00 (GO TO 23) 01 (B) 02 00
23. Shoe 00 (GO TO 24) 01 (B) 02 00
24. Sock 00 (GO TO 25) 01 (B) 02 00
25. Eye 00 (GO TO 26) 01 (B) 02 00
26. Head 00 (GO TO 27) 01 (B) 02 00
27. Leg 00 (GO TO 28) 01 (B) 02 00
28. Nose 00 (GO TO 29) 01 (B) 02 00
29. Tooth 00 (GO TO 30) 01 (B) 02 00
30. Chair 00 (GO TO 31) 01 (B) 02 00
31. Couch 00 (GO TO 32) 01 (B) 02 00
32. Kitchen 00 (GO TO 33) 01 (B) 02 00
33. Table 00 (GO TO 34) 01 (B) 02 00
34. Television (TV) 00 (GO TO 35) 01 (B) 02 00
35. Blanket 00 (GO TO 36) 01 (B) 02 00
36. Bottle 00 (GO TO 37) 01 (B) 02 00
37. Cookie 00 (GO TO 38) 01 (B) 02 00
38. Dish 00 (GO TO 39) 01 (B) 02 00
39. Lamp 00 (GO TO 40) 01 (B) 02 00
40. Radio 00 (GO TO 41) 01 (B) 02 00
41. Spoon 00 (GO TO 42) 01 (B) 02 00
42. Flower 00 (GO TO 43) 01 (B) 02 00
43. Home 00 (GO TO 44) 01 (B) 02 00
44. Moon 00 (GO TO 45) 01 (B) 02 00
45. Outside 00 (GO TO 46) 01 (B) 02 00
46. Plant 00 (GO TO 47) 01 (B) 02 00
47. Rain 00 (GO TO 48) 01 (B) 02 00
48. Rock 00 (GO TO 49) 01 (B) 02 00
49. Water 00 (GO TO 50) 01 (B) 02 00
50. Babysitter 00 (GO TO 51) 01 (B) 02 00
51. Girl 00 (GO TO 52) 01 (B) 02 00
52. Grandma 00 (GO TO 53) 01 (B) 02 00
53. Mommy 00 (GO TO 54) 01 (B) 02 00
54. Bath 00 (GO TO 55) 01 (B) 02 00
55. Don't 00 (GO TO 56) 01 (B) 02 00
56. Hi 00 (GO TO 57) 01 (B) 02 00
57. Night Night 00 (GO TO 58) 01 (B) 02 00
58. Patty Cake 00 (GO TO 59) 01 (B) 02 00
59. Please 00 (GO TO 60) 01 (B) 02 00
60. Wait 00 (GO TO 61) 01 (B) 02 00
61. Break 00 (GO TO 62) 01 (B) 02 00
62. Feed 00 (GO TO 63) 01 (B) 02 00
63. Finish 00 (GO TO 64) 01 (B) 02 00
64. Cup 00 (GO TO 65) 01 (B) 02 00
65. Help 00 (GO TO 66) 01 (B) 02 00
66. Jump 00 (GO TO 67) 01 (B) 02 00
67. Kick 00 (GO TO 68) 01 (B) 02 00
68. Kiss 00 (GO TO 69) 01 (B) 02 00
69. Push 00 (GO TO 70) 01 (B) 02 00
70. Sing 00 (GO TO 71) 01 (B) 02 00
71. Smile 00 (GO TO 72) 01 (B) 02 00
72. Night 00 (GO TO 73) 01 (B) 02 00
73. Today 00 (GO TO 74) 01 (B) 02 00
74. All Gone 00 (GO TO 75) 01 (B) 02 00
75. Big 00 (GO TO 76) 01 (B) 02 00
76. Broken 00 (GO TO 77) 01 (B) 02 00
77. Dark 00 (GO TO 78) 01 (B) 02 00
78. Fast 00 (GO TO 79) 01 (B) 02 00
79. Hurt 00 (GO TO 80) 01 (B) 02 00
80. Pretty 00 (GO TO 81) 01 (B) 02 00
81. Soft 00 (GO TO 82) 01 (B) 02 00
82. I 00 (GO TO 83) 01 (B) 02 00
83. Me 00 (GO TO 84) 01 (B) 02 00
84. How 00 (GO TO 85) 01 (B) 02 00
85. Who 00 (GO TO 86) 01 (B) 02 00
86. Away 00 (GO TO 87) 01 (B) 02 00
87. Out 00 (GO TO 88) 01 (B) 02 00
88. Other 00 (GO TO 89) 01 (B) 02 00
89. Some 00 (GO TO Q10.13A) 01 (B) 02 00

 
10.13A Does (CHILD) do any of the following?
  YES NO
Play peek-a-boo? 01 00
Play pattycake? 01 00
Play "so big"? 01 00
Play chasing games? 01 00
Sing? 01 00
Dance? 01 00

 
10.14 Next, I’d like to ask you some questions about the way (CHILD) uses gestures to make (him/her)self understood. I’ll also ask about some of the pretend games (he/she) may be starting to play.

When children are first learning to communicate, they often use gestures to make their wishes known. As I describe each action, please tell me how often (CHILD) does it.

How often does (CHILD) (READ ITEM)? Does (he/she) do this often, sometimes, or does he not do this yet?

CODE ONLY ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH STATEMENT.
    Often Sometimes Not Yet
A. Extend (his/her) arm to show you something (he/she) is holding 01 02 03
B. Reach out and give you a toy or some object that (he/she) is holding 01 02 03
C. Point (with an arm and index finger extended) at some interesting object or event 01 02 03
D. Wave bye-bye on (his/her) own when someone leaves 01 02 03
E. Extend (his/her) arm upward to signal a wish to be picked up 01 02 03
F. Shake (his/her) head "no" 01 02 03
G. Nod (his/her) head "yes" 01 02 03
H. Gesture "hush" by placing (his/her) finger to (his/her) lips 01 02 03
I. Request something by extending (his/her) arm and opening and closing (his/her) hand 01 02 03
J. Blow kisses from a distance 01 02 03
K. Smack (his/her) lips in a "yum yum" gesture to indicate that something tastes good 01 02 03
L. Shrug to indicate "all gone" or "where'd it go" 01 02 03

 
10.15-10.17  

ARE DELETED FROM THIS VERSION.

 
10.18 SECTION 10C - MOTOR DEVELOPMENT - DELETED FROM THIS VERSION.
 

 

 

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