Social Language Tips
Ask questions or make suggestions to use language for different purposes:
|
Desired Language Function |
Suggested Question or Comment |
| Comment |
"What did you do?"
"Tell me about..." |
| Request |
"Tell your friend..."
"What do you want?" |
| Question |
"Ask me" |
- Respond to the intended message rather than correcting the pronunciation or grammar. Be sure to provide an appropriate model in your own speech. For example, if an individual says, "That's how it doesn't go," respond, "You're right. That's not how it goes."
- Take advantage of naturally occurring situations. For example, practice greetings at the beginning of a day, or have the individual ask peers what they want to eat for dinner or request necessary materials to complete an project.
Adapted from ASHA
