Conversation and connection are vital aspects of success in academics, vocational settings, and relationships. Our pragmatic language instruction aims to support student needs while celebrating their unique communication style and individuality. Our interventions focus on education, self-determination, strategies, and support. We approach social communication from a metacognitive perspective; considering the student’s own use of language and how their communication may interact with others in their environment. It is important when working with any students to ensure that we are supporting their authentic selves, rather than encouraging changes that would hide or change their true self-expression.