Skill in different environments

Rob is a 32-year-old man who was a passenger in a motor vehicle that flipped over. His brain injury resulted in damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. He developed speech and seizure problems. Rob experiences slowed thinking, aggression, depression, and behaviour disorders. He recently moved from home to a community-based assisted living facility. Rob smokes two packs of cigarettes daily, drinks coffee, and eats sparingly throughout the day. His symptoms include anxiety, irritability, periodic bouts of depression, and poor balance. Rob has expressed a desire to improve his lifestyle and learn the skills necessary to do so

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Staff begin a skills development plan by providing information about how Rob demonstrates skill in different environments (such as at the home, at his parent’s home, and during outings). Why might they do this?