Social Language Disorders

On the outside of the inside joke –

You know just what to say – but he doesn’t. You’ve noticed your child seems to have difficulty navigating social situations.

You’ve seen him struggle to get to know people and make friends because he has difficulty starting and maintaining conversations.

He never seems to get the joke. The harder he tries, the worse it gets. It isn’t funny.

And sarcasm? It flies over his head like a 747. When others realize he isn’t getting it, they start making fun. Sometimes, kids can be really cruel.

And it hurts you almost as much as it hurts him.

Exhausted. Frustrated. Powerless.

You’re tired of seeing your child frustrated and embarrassed with his peers.

You used to think it was just a phase – that he’d eventually grow out of it – but now, you’re becoming more and more concerned.

Things don’t seem to be getting better.

Nervously, you get nervous and wonder how your child will function as he gets older.

You’ve reached out to the school, yet they don’t seem concerned because his grades are fine.

But you know him. And you know he could use some support.

I would love to help.

Let me help break down the intricacies of social interactions and give him effective strategies to use in various social situations.

Together, we’ll discuss ways to use context and situational cues along with facial and body language to read situations and respond appropriately.

He’ll develop the confidence and skill to interact – not only with peers but also with adults – in a variety of circumstances.

He who laughs last…

Reach out to me today at (240) 391-8438 to determine how we can work together to support your child!

And we can smile as we watch him handle even the tough situations with self-assurance and style.