Social Communication
Does your child have difficulties understanding social cues? This may be indicative of a social communication disorder which can make it difficult for them to communicate in social settings.
What is a Social Communication Disorder?
Social Communication Disorder is characterised by persistent difficulty with use of verbal and non-verbal language within social situations. This can include difficulties with social interaction, social understanding, pragmatics and language processing, or a combination of the above.
Potential Challenges
Social Communication Disorder can result in a variety of different problems arising in social situations for your child.
Examples of these can be:
- Difficulty participating in social settings
- Delayed or lack of development in peer relationships
- Delayed or lack of development in romantic relationships
- Underperformance in academic endeavours
- Incomplete success in working relationships
Educational Resources
Listed below are links to helpful information about Social Communication.
How We Can Help Your Child?
We use a variety of speech therapies to assist your child in improving their speech and confidence in engaging in social settings. Ways we do this are:
- Use of verbal and non-verbal means of communication including natural gestures, speech, signs, written words, and augmentative and alternative communication.
- Work with your child to understand and interpret verbal and non-verbal communications
- Work to initiate spontaneous communication and accompanying non-verbal actions
- Teach the fundamentals of conversation including changing conversation topics, maintaining conversation, and repairing communication breakdowns.
