Parent Resources
1) Social Language (Pragmatics)
What is Pragmatic Language?
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/pragmatics.htm
Tips for working on Pragmatic Language at home
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/PragmaticLanguageTips/
2) Word Retrieval
What is a Word-Finding (Retrieval) Disorder?
http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Wordfinding_difficulties/
Tips for helping to improve word-retrieval
http://www.overtonspeech.net/WordFinding.html
3) Non-literal Language
Here is an excellent article describing figurative or non-literal language techniques that are emphasized through middle and high school.
http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/
*To help your child understand and discuss the non-literal language techniques of humor, see Jokes Page under Student Resources.
*Also under Student Resources, are online games featuring idioms, another form of non-literal language.
4) Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
5) Stuttering- National Stuttering Association has a great site to learn about stuttering. There is a section for teens who stutter. Visit www.westutter.org and find teen section for advice and links to support groups.