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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, how long ago was the neuropsych evaluation?

[b]Language disorders are tricky.[/b]  My kid sometimes says nonsensical things too b/c the words are jumbled in his head.  He knows what he wants to say, sometimes can't get it out.

Also, get him an IEP or 504 if he's eligible.  And in regards to social skills groups, you don't sound all that well informed, so trust me there are ones out there that will be appropriate for him.  Your kid might be on the quiet side or he might be quiet b/c it's a coping mechanism.

Lastly, I'd look at summer programs at: Lab, Siena, Commonwealth, or Kingsbury.[/quote]

NP.  DS recently had a neuropsych eval and we were discussing language disorders:  I've always known I've had issues with expressive speech exactly the same problem as your DS - "knows what he wants to say, sometimes can't get it out."  Trouble with formulation as my DH who doesn't have this problem describes it.  But on the surface no one would ever guess I have this problem.  I was a college debater at an Ivy who went to a top law school.  My son's neuropsych describes language disorders the same as you which struck me.

My kid has problems with social skills - not due to problems with expressive/receptive speech which for him is a strength but his lack of ability to "get" nonverbal communication.  Social skills have to be taught explicitly like how most people are taught to solve a math problem since his ability to infer nonverbal communication is very very poor.

[b]The problem with all these social skills classes, social communication therapy, etc is that none have been around for very long and there is very little data on their effectiveness in the long run.  [/b]Nevertheless, I am always on the lookout for another one for DS.   Sigh.  Mostly commiserating here.[/quote]

I don't know what you mean by "around for very long," but there is evidence base for a lot of social skills curriculum.  Try reading one of Rick Lavoie or Michelle Garcia Winner's books.  It's been well established that kids learn social skills from their peers.  Kids with processing issues need more "practice," which can be as simple as one-on-one get togethers with kids their own age or slightly younger.

Finding a good program/social skills group is useful b/c it helps kids hone their skills but the underlying issues never quite go away.  It's like managing diabetes--better with a healthy diet, exercise, and in some cases medication.  Social skills get stronger with "practice."[/quote]

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