Socially Speaking: Pragmatic Social Skills Programme for Pupils with Mild to Moderate Learning Disabilities

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Let your child know you understand they're scared to speak and have difficulty speaking at times. Tell them they can take small steps when they feel ready and reassure them that talking will get easier. Communication happens when one person sends a message to another person. This can be verbally or non-verbally. Interaction happens when two people respond to one another - two-way communication. Selective mutism affects about 1 in 140 young children. It's more common in girls and children who have recently migrated from their country of birth. Signs of selective mutism

Autistic students may have some differences in social communication. These are likely to be different for each individual but might include: Do not praise your child publicly for speaking because this can cause embarrassment. Wait until you're alone with them and consider a special treat for their achievement.A hands on practical day in how to carry out therapy with an adult Neuro and community client group Sing songs with them, pausing to see if they can sing the next part. You may need to prompt them with a sound cue. And that means more English speaking practice, more opportunities to improve your speaking and more of that lovely, warm feeling that happens when you use your English to connect with someone. Another misconception is that a child with selective mutism is controlling or manipulative, or has autism. There's no relationship between selective mutism and autism, although a child may have both. Diagnosing selective mutism If you feel drained by interacting with others and need to spend time alone to recharge your energy, this may point to an introverted personality trait.

This is all typical from time to time. But if this is your everyday experience, it can be draining. And you’re not the only one to experience this.Negative experiences of social interaction can damage an autistic person’s confidence. Social interactions are likely to bring increased anxiety and be exhausting to participate in. Intentional communication is easier for a child once they have learned that their actions have an effect on other people. The move from pre-intentional communication to intentional communication is a big step for an autistic child.