In verbal irony, the speaker's intended meaning can be counterfactual to the literal meaning
of their words. This form of figurative language can help speakers achieve a number of …

By utilizing the Pragma test this study investigated how sixteen five-to ten-year-old children
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sixteen typically developing (TD) children …

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental spectrum condition which is characterised by
many kinds of pragmatic communication features. The features vary individually, but usually …

Purpose: This prospective longitudinal study aimed to explore (a) the development of social-
pragmatic understanding of children with bilateral hearing aids (BiHAs), bilateral cochlear …

Le sarcasme est une forme commune de langage social, mais qui peut être difficile à
comprendre par des enfants. Nous avons étudié si la formation pouvait améliorer la capacité …

Making inferences in communication is a highly context-dependent endeavor. Previous
research found cultural variations for context-sensitivity as well as for communication …

Pragmatic communication refers to the ability to use language and other expressive means,
ie non-verbal/extralinguistic means such as gestures and facial expressions, in order to …

Pragmatics refers to the ability to effectively use and interpret language in different contexts.
Pragmatic abilities develop and refine through childhood, and they are essential for …

Efficient communication requires the interplay of linguistic, cognitive and social skills,
including the ability to make contextual inferences and to understand others' intentions and …

Effective communication is a fundamental aspect of children's daily living, enabling
interaction with adults and peers. A rich literature suggests that communicative abilities …