What Do They Really Mean? – Interpreting Indirect Language

by SLP Solutions

Price: 150 points or $1.5 USD

Subjects: aphasia,cognition,cognitionProblemSolving,receptiveLanguage,expressiveLanguage,socialAspectsOfCommunication,adultSpeech

Grades: 0

Description: Strengthen everyday communication and inference skills with this deck focused on interpreting subtle, indirect language. Each card presents a realistic phrase someone might say when they really mean something else (e.g., “These bags are heavy” = “Can you help me?”). This task supports pragmatic language, problem-solving, and functional reasoning—all in a context that mirrors real-life conversations. 🧠 Targets: Social-pragmatic language Receptive language comprehension Inference & reasoning Contextual problem solving Perspective-taking Functional communication 💡 Features: 15 indirect phrases from everyday life Optional multiple choice cues Appropriate for telepractice or in-person use This deck is perfect for adults with aphasia, pragmatic deficits, TBI, Right Hemisphere Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or executive functioning deficits. It’s a great tool for building insight, interpretation skills, and more confident communication in real-world situations.