Social Communication Activities for Children

Social communication — sometimes called pragmatic language — is how we use language with other people: taking turns, greeting someone, reading the room, staying on topic. For many autistic children, this is where support matters most.

What do social communication activities cover?

These activities practise the back-and-forth of conversation: turn-taking, greetings, joint attention, and repairing a conversation when it breaks down.

Why social communication matters

Social communication shapes friendships and belonging. Support here is about giving a child more ways to connect on their own terms — not about making them mask who they are.

Social Communication Activities

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Turn Practice Into Play

Verbalyft builds social communication practice into interactive stories and games designed for children ages 3–12.

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