Social communication or pragmatic language refers to the way we use language and other forms of communication to interact socially (e.g., making eye contact, joint attention, taking turns, paying attention to the person who is with you, and beginning interactions with others).

Our pragmatic language skills help us recognize and interpret the verbal and nonverbal cues of the people we interact with. They also help us learn how to adapt our communication in different environments and express our own thoughts and emotions while respecting the feelings of those around us.

We create unique treatment plans and provide strategies to help our clients develop social thinking, pragmatics, and social communication skills to meet their individual goals. These include establishing positive relationships with peers, teachers, and family members, learning to join a group at play or in conversation, and learning how to share space with others.