How To Support Pragmatic Language Development as a Parent or Caregiver
Many individuals with autism or development disabilities have pragmatic language delays or disorders. Read more to find out how to support their development in this area!
Pragmatic Language
Best of... Therapy Tools! September 2020: Music
Explore how we use music in a variety of ways in our sessions! We love music as a reinforcer, something to request or comment about, and as a topic of conversation.
Best of... Therapy Tools! August 2020: Virtual Tours
Check out some of our favorite YouTube channels and virtual tours (live cams too)! We also discuss ways in which they can be used to target receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language skills.
Pragmatic Language Resources
This is a free (our favorite) resource containing activities for targeting pragmatic language goals, including both verbal and nonverbal skills. This includes initiating communication, eye contact, and maintaining a conversation
How to Write Pragmatic Language Goals
Pragmatic language goals (written well) are essential for targeting social skills in speech therapy. We've dedicated this post exclusively to writing pragmatic language goals, following our Communication Community Goal Writing Formula! Goal bank included at the end too!