Expressive Language
Expressive language refers to the verbal and nonverbal means of communicating wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas with others. Verbal means of communication refers to spoken language, while non-verbal expressive language can include gestures, signing, and more. Expressive language is an essential component of our daily lives.
Children who may benefit from speech therapy for an expressive language disorder:
Children who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally and/or non-verbally despite a strong understanding of speech and language.
Children who have a limited vocabulary.
Children who have trouble forming sentences and more complex utterances.
