Expression

• Can use age-appropriate slang
• States the alphabet in correct order
• Counts to 100
• Sentences now contain multiple clauses, but may contain some grammatical errors
• Single grammar contains no errors
• Use of logical terms (if, so, then)
• Story plots/events, characters and their relationships, and sequence of story events are make sense to most listeners

Understanding:

• Differentiates between upper and lower-case letters and can match them
• Reads at least 10 words by sight (i.e., without sounding them out)
• Identifies and names the numbers 1-10
• Understands time as it relates to a known schedule or routine
• Can remember longer sets of s

Social Interaction:

• Heavy reliance on predictable daily routines
• Shows keen interest in specific activities (may engage in it for hours), but not to the exclusion of other activities or to the determinant of daily functioning
• Will sometimes choose to play alone
• Recognizes own and others’ emotions and moves to help others
• Shares food, toys, etc. with other children
• Prefers independence in activities of daily living and may demand privacy
• Will show a preference for play with others of own sex; belonging to a peer group becomes important