Social Communication and Pragmatics

What is social communication?

Social communication involves the use of both verbal, and non verbal language skills in a social environment. ​

 

How can a Speech Pathologist help?

A speech pathologist can help determine whether a child may be having difficulties with the use of verbal and non verbal language in social situations. We provide intervention strategies to improve social communication specific to your child.

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Some signs of a social communication impairment include difficulties with: 

• using greetings 

• telling and understanding stories

• entering a conversation, maintaining the topic, taking turns, participating in conversation etc.

• rephrasing when misunderstood in communication 

• interpreting others verbal and nonverbal communication 

• understanding ambiguous or figurative language

•  understanding communication inferences (information not explicitly stated in conversation)

• making and keeping close friendships

• problem solving