The Therapist's Role in Improving Pragmatic Language

In the public-school setting, there has been much inconsistency regarding professional roles and scope of practice with the assessment and intervention of students with pragmatic language deficits. All school-based professionals play important roles with these students. This course will increase your understanding of social competenceand how it relates to pragmatic language. Participants will improve knowledge of factors that influence pragmatic language skills such as: developmental delays, social/emotional issues, and cognitive factors. Practical assessments and interventions will be presented and will be related to principles of  developmental neuroplasticity. This course will discuss the differences between social skills and pragmatic language skills, and how these sets of skills fit into your scope of practice when working with the school-agepopulation.

Highlights

• Improve your knowledge of the therapist’s role in improving pragmatic language and social skills
• Differentiate between inappropriate behaviors, delayed social skills, and deficits related to pragmatic
  language
• Practical assessment and treatment strategies related toneuroplasticity principles

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists