In Daniel's picture-card strategy, what is the main purpose of recording Daniel's explanation of the cards?

• A. To measure his memory of the cards
• B. To gauge his progress in language development
• C. To assign a grade based on his explanations
• D. To assess his understanding of social skills

Answer: (D)

The main idea is to use Daniel’s explanations of the picture cards to see how well he understands social interactions and what kinds of responses are appropriate in different social situations. When he explains what each card means or what action it represents, you can judge whether he grasps the social meaning behind the card, not just identifying pictures. This helps track progress in social understanding over time and informs supports like prompting for appropriate turn-taking, recognizing others’ feelings, or choosing suitable actions in real-life contexts. The recording provides a way to measure growth in social skills, rather than simply testing memory for the cards or grading him, and while language may be involved, the focus is on his grasp of social meaning and appropriate responses.