Signs And Symptoms Of Pragmatic Language Disorder

A child who....

* Asks excessive questions

* Lacks eye contact

* Uses aggressive language

* Talks excessively about specific subjects in too much detail

* Only talks about himself

* Is uninterested in other children

* Has difficulty engaging in conversation

* Uses literal/concrete understanding of language

* Has difficulty answering open-ended questions such as "what happened"

* Has difficulty with abstract language

- Verbal problem solving: why, when, how, do you know?

- Double meanings

- Innuendos and jokes

* Is unable to express feelings

* Has difficulty reading body language, facial expressions and respecting personal space

* Is unable to take the listeners perspective

Is your child a candidate for a pragmatic language group? Check out the Who Is A Candidate page.