Social communication refers to the use of language and nonverbal communication in social contexts to interact and convey messages appropriately. It encompasses a range of skills including social interaction abilities, social cognition, pragmatic language rules, and language processing. It is fundamental to effective interpersonal relationships, and impairments can manifest in conditions like autism spectrum disorder or social communication disorder. SLPs assess and treat social communication difficulties, helping individuals develop pragmatic language skills and use language effectively in everyday interactions.
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