Receptive Language

What is Receptive Language?

Receptive language refers to comprehension and understanding of spoken and written language. Parkwood Speech & Therapy clinicians have training in receptive language intervention to support children and adults who have difficulty understanding what has been said or explained. Individuals who may benefit from this type of intervention include those who experience difficulty in any of the following areas:

• Following directions
• Organizing thoughts to efficiently answer questions
• Drawing meaning from books and stories
• Understanding jokes