Expressive Language

Expressive language refers to the way that an adult communicates with others. An adult may have difficulty verbalizing his/her wants and needs or asking questions. Adults may struggle with constructing sentences using proper vocabulary and syntax. Sometimes the challenge lies in the area of pragmatics and an adult might not know how to start a conversation or adjust the way he or she speaks depending on who the listener is. Our speech therapists use both structured and unstructured approaches depending on the specific need of each adult. At times augmentative communication devices may be recommended when verbal communication is insufficient.