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Early Communication Indicator (ECI)

A play-based, six-minute language progress-monitoring measure for infants and toddlers, with administration training for early-childhood teams.

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Topic: Assessment
Partner: IGDIs
Audience: Early Childhood Educators, Clinicians & Therapists

The Early Communication Indicator (ECI) is a play-based general outcome measure that tracks expressive communication growth in infants and toddlers during a short, naturalistic play interaction. Teams use it to monitor progress over time and to inform decisions about support. Administration training is available for early-childhood staff.

What's included

  • ECI administration protocol and materials list
  • Scoring guidance
  • Administration training for staff

Research and evidence

The ECI is a validated Individual Growth and Development Indicator developed at the Juniper Gardens Children's Project for birth-to-three progress monitoring.

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