Reading facial expressions, staying on the subject, joining in, developing ideas and taking turns are as important for communication as articulation and vocabulary. Children who have not mastered these "pragmatics of language" may find the playground to be a sensory nightmare, a social challenge and a psychologically bewildering experience. Pragmatic language delays may also impact academic skills. We can help all our children/students by building skills during simple every day activities.
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