Social Communication
Social communication is our ability to appropriately use language to influence others and interpret events. It contributes significantly to social competence – the capacity to fulfil our needs and meet expectations in social interactions.
There are many skills involved with social competence, including:
- Language skills
- Social skills
- Emotional regulation
- Perspective-taking
- Understanding context and “the bigger picture”
- Memory and attention
Some Difficulties We Might See
Individuals with social communication difficulties may have trouble with:
- Establishing and maintaining friendships
- Regulating emotions
- Self-advocacy
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Self-esteem
- Understanding figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes, etc.)
