Speech in the Social Context (EDU & SLP)

Course Description
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This program contains exercises that are designed to teach and practice pragmatic language skills.

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, there are three skills involved in social communication*:

Using language for various purposes, from greeting, informing, demanding, promising, and requesting
Changing language depending on the context, conversation partner, and location
Following rules, such as initiating and maintaining the topic, turntaking, facial expressions, etc.

The Learnigo EDU & SLP: Speech in the Social Context program is a set of interactive exercises supporting the development of communication skills. It is designed to work with children with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and other communication difficulties. It can be used in therapy and/or special education classes, individually or in small groups.

This program consists of two parts (emotions and communication) divided into several units.

In the Learnigo EDU & SLP: Speech in the Social Context program, the child has the opportunity to practice expressive language skills within social contexts in a variety of digital activities. The program's design allows for multiple repetitions including slight modifications to prevent memorization, otherwise known as the learning effect. Also, there are animated images and music that reinforce correct responses.

Features of this program include:

Over 460 interactive screens centered on social communication skills
A focus on understanding, recognizing, differentiating, and imitating common emotions and body language
Online access to content to use at any place at any time (e.g., school, home, therapy office, on-the-go-, etc.)
Opportunities to practice and apply emotions and body language in a social context
Targeted practice for abstract and figurative language
Dedicated activities for readers and non-readers
Progress panels and visuo-auditory rewards to support progress and reinforce accurate responses
Printable worksheets for additional practice/homework