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Published 2023-11-10

Expressive language is the ability to express thoughts, needs, feelings, and ideas. To put it simply, expressive language means using language, written or verbal, or any other way of catching attention (such as making a gesture or noise), to express something. For example, a child being able to communicate when they need something demonstrates their expressive language skills.

Expressive language usually comes after receptive language. To be able to communicate their needs effectively, children must first be able to understand language, which is the basis of receptive language.

Expressive language skills often need to be supported and corrected as children grow and learn. Children who are consistently unable to communicate their needs effectively might have expressive language difficulties or an expressive language disorder.

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