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Functional English Worksheets for Communication Readiness
Develop picture recognition, familiar-word understanding and early receptive communication. Level 1 uses AAC-compatible responses with no compulsory handwriting or speech.
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Meaningful English through pictures and familiar words
Functional English builds receptive understanding before expecting expressive language. Learners connect familiar pictures with meaningful words and may answer through pointing, matching, card placement, speech, signs or AAC.
Suitable for: Learners with autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, intellectual disability, developmental delay, and non-verbal or AAC users—placed by current functional ability rather than age.
- Picture recognition and familiar words
- Receptive understanding before expression
- Early communication and reading readiness
- No compulsory handwriting or speech at Level 1
How to choose a level
Choose by functional ability—not age, school class or diagnosis. Begin where the learner can respond successfully with pointing, matching, circling, placing a card, speech or AAC.
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Functional English curriculum FAQ
Can the learner answer using AAC?+
Yes. Picture selection, pointing and AAC-compatible responses can be used instead of compulsory speech or handwriting.
Is Level 1 suitable for a non-verbal child?+
Yes. Level 1 allows responses through pointing, matching, placing a card, signs, speech or AAC. Independent speech is not required.
Does the learner need to read or write?+
No. Level 1 begins with picture-based and receptive tasks. Reading or handwriting is not compulsory unless a product explicitly states otherwise.
Can therapists and schools use these materials?+
Yes. Parents, therapists, special educators and schools can use the resources according to the licence supplied with the product.
How do I choose the correct level?+
Use the Placement Guide and choose by current functional ability, not age or school class. Different subjects can be at different levels.
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