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