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. 2013 Jun 13;39(4):481–489. doi: 10.1111/cch.12043
Part 1 FOCUS© item
 1. My child makes friends easily.
 2. My child is included in play activities by other children.
 3. My child is comfortable when communicating.
 4. My child is confident communicating with adults who know my child well.
 5. My child takes turns.
 6. My child talks while playing.
 7. My child is willing to talk to others.
 8. My child is confident communicating with adults who do not know my child well.
 9. My child can communicate independently.
10. My child talks a lot.
11. My child can string words together.
12. My child gets along with other children.
13. My child can communicate independently with other children.
14. My child's speech is clear.
15. My child understood the first time when s/he is talking with other children.
16. My child speaks slowly when not understood.
17. My child speaks in complete sentences.
18. My child uses communication to solve problems.
19. My child waits for her/his turn to talk.
20. My child conveys his/her ideas with words.
21. My child uses correct grammar when speaking.
22. My child uses new words.
23. My child uses words to ask for things.
24. My child's communication skills get in the way of learning.
25. My child's communication skills limit her/his independence.
26. My child is understood the first time when talking with adults who do not know my child well.
27. My child can tell adults who do not know my child well about past events.
28. My child uses language to communicate new ideas.
29. My child needs help to be understood by other children.
30. My child becomes frustrated when trying to communicate with other children.
31. My child can communicate independently with adults who do not know my child well.
32. My child is reluctant to talk.
33. My child can talk to other children about what s/he is doing.
34. My child has difficulties changing activities.