Tone Detectives: Speaking with Expression
by The Speech Ladder © 2026
Price: $3 USD
Subjects: speech,voice,socialAspectsOfCommunication,pragmatics,expressiveLanguage
Grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Description
There is a part of communication that does not take place through words but instead the volume of your voice, and tone along with other non-verbal cues. Said in two different ways, the exact same words, can have two entirely different meanings to your communication partner. Our well-meaning students on the autism spectrum are usually misunderstood due to the paralinguistic aspect of their speech, even though there is nothing wrong with the linguistic message. This deck is an attempt to heighten their awareness of how their message is perceived differently than intended due to their tone of voice, so they can monitor their communication better. Questions/Comments: thespeechladder2019@gmail.com
Acknowledgements
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