An individual may say words clearly and use long, complex sentences with correct grammar, but still have a communication problem - if he or she has not mastered the rules for social language known as pragmatics (ASHA.org).
Pragmatics, or social language, involves 3 major communication skills:
*Using language for different purposes, such as
-greeting (hello, goodbye) - demanding (Give me a cookie)
- informing (I'm going to get a cookie) - promising (I'm going to get you a cookie)
- requesting (I would like a cookie, please)
*Changing language according to the needs of a listener or situation, such as:
- talking differently to a baby than an adult
- speaking differently in a classroom than on a playground
*Following rules for conversations and storytelling, such as
- taking turns in conversation - introducing topics of conversation
- staying on topic - rephrasing when misunderstood
- how to use verbal and nonverbal signals
- how close to stand to someone when speaking
- how to use facial expressions and eye contact (ASHA.org)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's social language, please feel free to utilize the resources below, or contact me at [email protected]
Pragmatic language tips, here
What should I do if I think that my child may have a speech, language, or hearing problem?
Pragmatics, or social language, involves 3 major communication skills:
*Using language for different purposes, such as
-greeting (hello, goodbye) - demanding (Give me a cookie)
- informing (I'm going to get a cookie) - promising (I'm going to get you a cookie)
- requesting (I would like a cookie, please)
*Changing language according to the needs of a listener or situation, such as:
- talking differently to a baby than an adult
- speaking differently in a classroom than on a playground
*Following rules for conversations and storytelling, such as
- taking turns in conversation - introducing topics of conversation
- staying on topic - rephrasing when misunderstood
- how to use verbal and nonverbal signals
- how close to stand to someone when speaking
- how to use facial expressions and eye contact (ASHA.org)
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's social language, please feel free to utilize the resources below, or contact me at [email protected]
Pragmatic language tips, here
What should I do if I think that my child may have a speech, language, or hearing problem?