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| 2.6
Social communication deficits |
Social
Communication Deficits
Communication is
not only about being able to pronounce words and put them in the correct
order, it is a social phenomenon, and as a society we have rules and
conventions that govern how we are supposed to communicate with each
other (this area is called "pragmatics"). For example, taking
turns, making eye contact, not being overly familiar etc
When these rules
and conventions are broken, we often feel uncomfortable. Think
about the sorts of things do people do that make it difficult to sustain
or carry on a conversation with someone? What makes you feel uncomfortable
during a conversation?
After
a TBI a person may have difficulty following the social rules and conventions
of communication, even if they are able to pronounce words and use the
correct grammar.
Problems can include:
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