The Effectiveness Of Pragmatic Therapy In Improving Non-Verbal Communication In Individuals With Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

This study aims to explore the effectiveness f pragmatic therapy in enhancing non-verbal communication among individuals with cerebral palsy. To meet the study’s objectives, a quasi-experimental design with a one-group approach was employed. The research sample comprised 10 children with cerebral palsy (4 females and 6 males), aged between 8 and 13 years. The non-verbal communication component of the TLC test, the ecological subtest for everyday signals, and the P.A.C.E program utilizing the Dominique Benishow cards were administered. Following data collection and statistical analysis, the results demonstrated significant statistical differences between the pre-test and post-test rank means on the non-verbal communication component of the TLC test for the study participants. These findings confirm that pragmatic therapy is effective in improving non-verbal communication in individuals with cerebral palsy.