When they talk, but don’t always understand
Making Sense of Language
A child who nods along in class but couldn’t tell you what just happened. A teenager who copies what everyone else is doing rather than ask what the instructions actually meant. An adult who zones out mid-conversation, not from disinterest, but because the words stopped landing three sentences ago. Many children, teens, and adults with 22q speak clearly and confidently, yet still struggle to fully understand what others say. This webinar with Linda Campbell and Sasja Duijff helps you recognise the hidden signs of receptive language difficulties, understand why they’re so easy to miss, and learn practical strategies to support real comprehension at home, school, and in the community.
In this session, Linda and Sasja cover why clear speech doesn’t equal clear understanding and why this gap is common but often overlooked in 22q, what comprehension difficulties actually look like day to day, from zoning out to struggling with stories and multi-step instructions, and evidence-informed strategies that help: slowing down, simplifying language, using visuals, and checking understanding. The goal isn’t to make them sound like they understand. It’s to help them actually understand.
A practical, eye-opening session to help you support your child’s understanding, so they can participate, learn, and connect with greater confidence.
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