Table 1.

Examples of non-verbal cues and relational availability to observe the quality of life

Positive	Negative
⋅ Smiles ⋅ Laughs ⋅ Better eye contact ⋅ Bright-eyed ⋅ Relaxed facial features ⋅ Relaxed body and breathing rhythm ⋅ Is awake for longer periods of time ⋅ Responds more to questions ⋅ Accepts and participates more in care ⋅ Chats more and shows a desire to interact with the environment ⋅ Is more involved in activities ⋅ Engages in his/her occupations and plays	⋅ Absent gaze ⋅ Avoids eye contact ⋅ Frowns ⋅ Body tension and restless breathing ⋅ Has difficulty calming down ⋅ Is agitated, screams, cries ⋅ Self-mutilation ⋅ Is closed off ⋅ Is curled up in bed ⋅ Appears discouraged ⋅ Responds to questions sparingly or not at all ⋅ Refuses to see professionals and to receive care ⋅ Diminished relational availability ⋅ Irritability ⋅ Sleeps most of the time