Pinnacle Guru · Published archive
Communication
Published
*Communication is the active process of exchanging information and ideas. Communication involves both understanding and expression.
*Forms of expression may include personalized movements, gestures, objects, vocalizations, verbalizations, signs, pictures, symbols, printed words, and output from augmentative and alternative (AAC) devices.
*We all make decisions about communication based on where we are, who is around us, and why we are communicating. We learn how to make these decisions by being taught directly (like being told to say “please” when asking for something) and through experience (like noticing when someone isn’t interested in what you’re talking about).
*We learn unwritten rules of social communication from our families, friends, and community.
*SLPs work with children and adults who have difficulty with social communication by supporting communication with others in various places such as at home, at school, or at work. SLPs might work with someone one-on-one or in a group.
*SLPs might work with someone one-on-one or in a group. Below are some examples of social communication in action that SLPs may help someone practice:
-Saying “hello” or some other greeting to help jump into a conversation
-Using different forms of language that match the situation, like requesting to borrow something from a friend instead of demanding it
-Knowing when and how to change the conversational topic
-Understanding the meaning of expressions like “it’s raining cats and dogs”
-Understanding sarcasm, or how to use sarcasm correctly
-Understanding humor and making jokes
#RaiseAgainstAutism
#PinnacleSaysItAll
#PinnacleBloomsNetwork
#1AutismTherapyCentresNetwork
Discuss a useful next step for your child
Speak with Pinnacle about your questions, a child-specific assessment and everyday support.