The pursuit of civilisation has engendered progress and advancement in several aspects of human life. However, these improvements have not necessarily led to a better quality of life. The drive for ...

In America, it's called a “parking lot.” In the U.K., it’s a “car park.” Americans go on “vacation,” but the Brits go on “holiday.” In America, the street-level floor of a building is called the ...

So many kids (and adults!) struggle with pragmatic language skills due to having autism or another learning disability. Not ...

In Part 1 of this three-part series on “How Does Communication Work?” I introduced the distinction between kinesics (body language, including gestures, eye gaze, and facial expressions) and ...

As a result of language dysfluency caused by language deprivation, psychiatric assessment of DHH American Sign Language users is complex. 36 Mental health providers must understand the trauma that is ...

Language and communication are as vital as food and water. We communicate to exchange information, build relationships, and create art. In this Spotlight feature, we look at how language manifests in ...

Communication disorders affect a person’s ability to detect, receive, process, and comprehend the concepts or symbols necessary for communication. It can affect hearing, language, and speech. Causes ...

Many students will arrive in year 7 with unidentified speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) – and the older they get the harder they are to identify. One in 10 children and young people are ...