What is Expressive Language?

Expressive language refers to the ability to convey thoughts, ideas, and feelings through spoken or written words. It involves using vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and appropriate language forms to communicate effectively with others.

Learn how speech therapy for expressive language can help with expressive language delay treatment.

Signs of Expressive Language Delay

Children who experience expressive language delay may experience difficulty with:

Asking questions
Making comments
Naming objects
Using gestures
Using facial expressions
Understanding and using grammar rules (syntax)
Using words or sentences in the correct context (semantics)
Understanding and applying the correct forms of words (morphology)

FAQs

What is expressive language?

Expressive language refers to the ability to convey thoughts, ideas, and feelings through spoken or written words.

What are signs of expressive language delay?

Sings that your child might have an expressive language delay may include difficulty asking questions, using gestures, using facial expressions, and understanding grammar rules and semantics.

How can expressive language speech therapy improve expressive language skills?

Expressive language speech therapy activities can help improve expressive language skills allowing individuals to express themselves, share information, ask questions, describe experiences, and engage in conversation.