Note. Adapted from Cabell, et al., (2009), with permission. Score Description of Transition
1. No distinction between drawing and writing, with scribbling intertwined with picture. 2. No distinction between drawing and writing, with some discrete letter-like graphemes
intertwined with picture
3. Distinction between drawing and writing 4. Continuous zigzag scribble
5. Continuous zigzag scribble with the beginnings of distinct graphemes. 6. Discrete, letter-like symbols
7. Approximately one to three symbols, with at least one pertinent, recognizable letter present.
8. A string of letters (approximately 4 or more) with pertinent letters and/or placeholders (may be letter-like forms). The number of symbols does not equal the number of letters in the child’s name
9. A string of unordered pertinent letters. Some letters may be omitted or added. No placeholders are present
10. A string of ordered pertinent letters. Some letters may be omitted or added. No placeholders are present.
11. A string of pertinent letters and placeholders equal to the number of letters in the child’s name.
12. Complete ordered name is written using recognizable but not conventional letters 13. Complete name is written using conventional letters, but letters are unordered 14. Complete name is written using conventional letters in a correct order.
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