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Communicative Functions

Language: Communicative Functions

Communicative Functions on a Social Continuum

Functions for Behavioral Regulation (least social)

  • Request Object
  • Request Action
  • Request Recurrence
  • Regulate Time
  • Request Assistance
  • Protest/Reject

Functions for Social Interaction

  • Request Social Routine
  • Request Comfort/Affection
  • Greet
  • Express Feelings
  • Request Permission

Functions for Joint Attention (most social)

  • Make Comment/Statement
  • State Disappearance
  • Request Information
  • Provide Information

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Contacts

Jaimie Fons, M.S., CCC-SLP
Assistive Technology Consultant
jfons@misd.net 
586-228-3418

Mallory Frank, M.A., CCC-SLP
Special Education Consultant
mfrank@misd.net 
586-228-3487


Contributors

The Macomb ISD AAC Core Vocabulary Initiative was led by the work of Dr. Maureen Staskowski and Susan Hardin with consultation from AAC Specialist, Gail Van Tatenhove.

Additional valuable contributors include Jaclyn Anderlie, Mackenzie Appelberg, Samantha Czasak, Monica D'Angelo, Jaimie Fons, Allison Geist, Kristy Goulet, Sarah LaVoy, Erin Maddox, Tammy Martoni, Angela Patterson, and Courtney Ruggero.

The initiative was made possible by the support of Macomb ISD Board of Education and Administration.