THE AUTISM ADHD PODCAST Pragmatic Language: How Social Rules Shape Communication in Neurodivergent Children
๐๏ธ New Episode Alert!
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. ๐
They dive into some really important topics like:
- Emotional regulation and mental health ๐ง โค๏ธ
- Social support and executive functioning ๐
- The impact of non-verbal cues like eye contact and facial expressions ๐๐
Maggie and Holly break down why understanding and embracing neurodivergent communication styles is key, and how society can do better at accommodating these differences. ๐
They also chat about why itโs so important to create a space where neurodivergent kids donโt have to โmaskโ who they are, and how parents, educators, and kids can team up to build a supportive and inclusive environment. ๐ชโจ
Donโt miss this insightful and empowering conversation! ๐
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