Pragmatics abilities in Greek speaking children with Language Impairment (LI). International Symposium ” Specific Language Impairment in children: intervention and assessment issues”

The detail of pragmatic difficulties in children with Language Impairment (LI) differs from pragmatic difficulties in children with autism or social communication disorders. For this research purposes, the Assessment of Pragmatic Language and Social Communication (APLSC) Hyter & Applegate (2012) Greek Version, was used. There were significant differences between the two groups of children regarding their ability to be understandable from others, in respond to communication intent, in conversation, in talking about emotions of others and in explaining their own actions. Information gained from this research project will be helpful for better understanding of pragmatic difficulties’ nature in children with LI and the appropriate methods for intervention.