Functional Communication Needs

  • contexts that promote psychosocial and physical well-being
  • communicating stories, greeting and asking questions of visitors, discussing financial matters, asking directions when driving, discussing car and home maintenance
  • contexts that help maintain family roles
  • discussing family member’s health with professionals, giving advice, contact over the phone
  • contexts for medical and emergency situations
  • calling 9-1-1, discussing medications with pharmacist, discussing physical symptoms with professionals