Episode 43 - Pragmatic Language

The SLPs try to unravel the age-old question: what even are "pragmatic language skills," and how do you prioritize social connection over arbitrary social rules?0:00 - how comfortable are the SLPs with pragmatic language?4:18 - who is a good candidate for receiving support?12:00 - assessment of pragmatic language28:00 - the value of collaborations36:50 - what skills are part of (or influence) social communication?47:54 - ableist practices(Also: cat beans, Britney Spears, and vegetable gardens.)The paper from The Informed SLP review: Wilson, A. C., & Bishop, D. V. (2022). A novel online assessment of pragmatic and core language skills: An attempt to tease apart language domains in children. Journal of Child Language, 49(1), 38-59.Email: [email protected]. Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Merch: coffeetea3slps.com.