Module 3 - Communication and Interaction
Pragmatic /Social Communication Difficulties
Pragmatic language skills are important for successful social development and building confidence in talking.
By the send of this section you will be able to…
- Describe the prevalence and hidden nature of speech, language and communication needs
- Differentiate between typical and atypical stages of language acquisition
- Identify pragmatic language difficulties and evaluate their impact on access to the curriculum and social inclusion
- Describe the purpose and process of individual assessments.
- Use checklists to assess attention, listening, expressive language and fluency skills
- Create a support plan for a pupil/group of pupils in your school
Interested?
Expressive language difficulties
Expressive language disorder is seen when children struggle to express their needs, wants and thoughts clearly. Expressive language is important because it enables children to be able to express their wants and needs, thoughts and ideas, argue a point of view, develop their use of language in writing and engage in successful interactions with others.
By the end of this section you will be able to…
Describe the prevalence and hidden nature of speech, language and communication needs
differentiate between typical and atypical stages of language acquisition
Identify pragmatic language difficulties and evaluate their impact on access to the curriculum and social inclusion
Describe the purpose and process of individual assessments
Use checklists to assess attention, listening, expressive language and fluency skills
Create a support plan for a pupil/group of pupils in your school
Interested?
Receptive Language Difficulties
Receptive language is important for children to be able to communicate successfully. Children who struggle with understanding may find following instructions a challenge, both at home and at school. They may also find it hard to respond to questions or requests. Being able to follow instructions is one of the best indicators of a child’s receptive language skills.
By the send of this section you will be able to…
Describe the prevalence and hidden nature of speech, language and communication needs
differentiate between typical and atypical stages of language acquisition
Identify pragmatic language difficulties and evaluate their impact on access to the curriculum and social inclusion
Describe the purpose and process of individual assessments
Use checklists to assess attention, listening, expressive language and fluency skills
Create a support plan for a pupil/group of pupils in your school
