Social Skills

Pragmatic language refers to the rules for social language. Pragmatics involve being able to use language for different purposes, being able to change language according to the needs of the listeners or situation, and following the rules for conversations and storytelling. Things like being able to take turns in conversation, introducing new conversational topics, being able to interpret facial expressions and tone of voice, understanding personal space, and eye contact. On this page, you will find information on social communication, materials to use at home, and helpful videos in the "social skills video library."

What is social communication?

www.asha.org/public/speech/development/social-communication/

Social Communication Building Blocks

https://childdevelopment.com.au/areas-of-concern/play-and-social-skills/social-communication-pragmatics/#:~:text=Turn%2Dtaking%20games%3A%20Engage%20in,faces%20that%20show%20different%20feelings.

Unexpected Behaviors

You can use these social behavior maps to talk with your student about "expected" and "unexpected" behaviors in a social setting (e.g., classroom, restaurants, movie theaters, etc.)

Expected Behaviors

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