Language Acts as the Foundation For Communication Exchange
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Ask a specific person for assistance
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Request a diverse array of specific items
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Ask for a break
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Comment about an activity or personal achievement
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Comment about a personal setback or disappointment
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Comment about an aesthetic preference
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Convey a point of view
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Initiate an idea or choice
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Initiate and sustain a social exchange
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Initiate a change in the schedule
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Ask and answer an array of questions
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Anticipate an event or visit
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Express humor about specific interactions or situations
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Express remorse
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Express empathy
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Express frustration
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Express desire to see a family member or friend
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Express concern about others
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Demonstrate generosity
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Understand why a personal change in lifestyle or health status occurs
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Understand when and why an event or change occurs
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Gain clarification and/or additional information on a topic
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Recognize errors and inform communication partners
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Reflect about a personal experience
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Negotiate the terms of a compromise
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Disagree with directives and offer alternatives
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Advocate for oneself and others
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Change one’s mind
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Review social guidelines or stories independently
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Rehearse scripts as a path toward greater understanding and acceptance