Pragmatic Language: How Social Rules Shape Communication in Neurodivergent Children
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In this episode of the Autism ADHD podcast, Holly sits down with Maggie McGarvey, an awesome neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist, to talk all about pragmatic language and how it affects neurodivergent individuals. \U0001f31f
They dive into some really important topics like:
- Emotional regulation and mental health \U0001f9e0\u2764\ufe0f
- Social support and executive functioning \U0001f4da
- The impact of non-verbal cues like eye contact and facial expressions \U0001f440\U0001f604
Maggie and Holly break down why understanding and embracing neurodivergent communication styles is key, and how society can do better at accommodating these differences. \U0001f64c
They also chat about why it\u2019s so important to create a space where neurodivergent kids don\u2019t have to \u201cmask\u201d who they are, and how parents, educators, and kids can team up to build a supportive and inclusive environment. \U0001f4aa\u2728
Don\u2019t miss this insightful and empowering conversation! \U0001f44f
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