Social and Pragmatic Delays

What is a social pragmatic language disorder?

Children with social pragmatic difficulties demonstrate deficits in social and/or cognitive functioning. 

Is my child showing signs of a social pragmatic language disorder?

Children with social pragmatic deficits have significant difficulties in their ability to effectively communicate and problem solve. 

Some early signs and symptoms of a social pragmatic language disorder include: 

• Lack of eye contact.
• Poor body awareness.
• Lack of social motivation and want to interact with peers.
• Difficulty turn-taking.
• Difficulty with symbolic play and parallel play.
• Difficulty with transitioning between activities, play dates and school.
• Difficulty in social environments and with daily social experiences, such as hair salons, supermarkets, restaurants and playgrounds.
• Exhibits rigid behavior and play.