85. Understanding Pragmatic Language

Pragmatic language by definition is the social skills that we use
in our daily interactions with others. This includes conversation
skills, the use of non-verbal communication skills, understanding
non-literal language, and interpreting and expressing emotions.


Does your child have a difficult time interacting with others? Do
they have a hard time starting a conversation or engaging in back
and forth conversation? Do they struggle with reading body
language or understanding personal space? If so, then I am
hopeful that this episode will be helpful.


Whether your child is verbal or not, while the difficulties they
face are different, there are still some communication challenges
that our non-verbal kiddos have when it comes to pragmatic
language. We know that just because a child is considered
non-verbal, that does not mean that they don't learn to
communicate.


Think about how many unwritten rules our society has that
influence our behavior? These are the exact things that make our
children’s world so confusing because they don’t just “get it”.


So many opportunities throughout our day are speech opportunities
even the smallest tasks. Ask questions, and have them elaborate
on things that they say.


It is so important that we focus on bridging the gap in pragmatic
language deficits for our children, it can make a huge difference
in the way they are able to interact and navigate their world.


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