If there is no delay in speech and language, how can a speech pathologist or occupational therapist and social learning therapy help?
Those with social cognitive deficits may have developmentally appropriate communication skills yet be unable to successfully apply those skills in the real world. If you or your child has difficulty with self- regulation and/or social learning, there is often a struggle with the use of language and feeling comfortable in social contexts. There may also be difficulties engaging in appropriate social interactions and uncertainty on how to act, or “be” with other people. Our speech and language pathologists are skilled in working with all forms of language, including pragmatic language. Although you or your child may not exhibit a speech or language delay, social learning therapy can help if the need is to support or improve social communication. Our occupational therapists are skilled in working with sensory and emotional regulation. If self-regulation is a struggle, this can often be the source of the struggle. Being social, playing and “hanging out” is one of the most meaningful occupa
