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RWJ Barnabas Health — Functional Communication

Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Kindergarten Functional Communication
  • Greetings
    1. Saying hello and goodbye
    2. Telling name to receptionist
  • Communicating appointment time to receptionist
    1. Verbally telling receptionist your appointment time
    2. Non-verbally by handing appointment card to receptionist
  • Explaining any problems or pain to the doctor, dentist and/or nutritionist
    1. Verbally telling the doctor, dentist and/or nutritionist your problem
    2. Non-verbally by pointing to what hurts or bothers you or by pointing at what foods you like or dislike
  • Communicating current medication
    1. Verbally by telling the doctor, dentist and/or nutritionist what medications you take
    2. Non-verbally by handing the doctor, dentist and/or nutritionist a typed list
  • Making eye contact while communicating
  • Asking questions
  • Making a follow-up appointment