Non-Verbal
AbilityScore 600–700 in Non-Verbal: What It Means
An AbilityScore in the 600–700 band for Non-Verbal communication generally points to emerging, encouraging strengths in how your child connects without words — gestures, eye contact, joint attention — with room to grow. It is a guide for support, not a verdict, and only a Pinnacle clinician can confirm what it means for your child.
When you see a number on a band, what matters most is the child behind it — and what it gently points you towards next.
In short
An AbilityScore® in the 600–700 band for Non-Verbal communication generally suggests your child is showing emerging, encouraging strengths in the way they connect without words — through gestures, eye contact, facial expression, pointing, sharing and turn-taking — while still having room to grow towards age-typical patterns. It is a snapshot to guide support, not a verdict, and only a Pinnacle clinician can confirm what it means for your child against their own baseline.What this band reflects
Non-verbal communication is the foundation that spoken language is built upon, so a 600–700 band is a hopeful, workable place to begin. In everyday terms, a child in this range is often:- Reaching out to connect — using eye contact, smiles or reaching to bring you into their world.
- Beginning to gesture with intent — pointing, showing, waving or giving, even if not yet consistently.
- Sharing attention — looking between you and an object (joint attention), a powerful predictor of later language.
- Reading and responding — noticing your expressions and responding to simple cues, with growing consistency.
The band tells your clinician where the gentle next steps lie — which of these building blocks are strong and which would benefit from playful, targeted encouragement. A single number never captures the whole child; it is one calm read within a fuller picture of how your child plays, relates and communicates.
What helps now
Non-verbal skills respond beautifully to warm, everyday interaction — face-to-face play, naming what your child points to, pausing to let them take a turn, and following their lead. A clinician uses the band to shape a practical plan, often pairing communication support with play-based work so progress feels natural and joyful.The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under the care of a qualified clinician — never from an online figure or a band alone. Our AbilityScore® is a clinician-administered structured assessment that reads your child against their own baseline, turning careful observation into a warm, doable plan. Backed by 2.5 billion+ data points and 25 million+ therapy sessions across 70+ centres, our team pairs this with speech therapy and family coaching. Learn more about [Non-Verbal communication](/) and what the AbilityScore is and how it's calculated.Trusted sources
WHO and CDC milestone guidance on early social communication, gestures and joint attention; ASHA resources on the role of non-verbal communication in language development; AAP/HealthyChildren guidance on supporting early connection through play.Next step — A band is the beginning of a plan, not a label. Book an AbilityScore assessment with a Pinnacle clinician for a calm, caring read of your child's communication strengths.
This is general information, not a diagnosis — a clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
What to watch
Watch how your child connects without words: do they point, share looks between you and a toy, respond to your expressions, and seek you to share excitement? Steady growth in these everyday moments is a good sign; if they stay infrequent, a clinician's look helps.
Try this at home
Get face-to-face and follow your child's lead — when they point or look at something, name it warmly and pause to let them respond. These small back-and-forth moments build the non-verbal foundation that spoken language grows from.
Trusted sources
Developed by SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network · Last reviewed 2026-06-10 · reviewed every 365 days
This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
Is a 600–700 AbilityScore band in Non-Verbal a diagnosis?
No. The band is one calm snapshot to guide support, never a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under a qualified clinician, who reads your child against their own baseline within a fuller picture.
What does Non-Verbal communication actually mean?
It is everything your child uses to connect without spoken words — eye contact, gestures like pointing and waving, facial expression, sharing attention between you and an object, and turn-taking. These are the building blocks that spoken language grows upon.
Can non-verbal skills improve with support?
Yes — they respond beautifully to warm, playful, everyday interaction and, where helpful, targeted speech and play-based therapy. A clinician uses the band to shape a practical plan around your child's specific strengths and next steps.