Social-pragmatic contextual comprehension in Italian preschool and school-aged children: a study using the Pragma test

Abstract Efficient communication requires the interplay of linguistic, cognitive and social skills, including ability to make contextual inferences understand others’ intentions emotions. The capacity effectively use language in specific contexts (i.e., pragmatic ability) develops with age, an assessment this is important for understanding both typical atypical development. Pragma test was originally developed validated on Finnish children assess social-pragmatic comprehension. present study utilizes a slightly adapted version test, translated into Italian, presents results given 110 typically developing Italian (4–8 years age). shows content concurrent validity, interrater reliability, internal consistency, it proves be sensitive detecting age-dependent pattern performance, across pre-school school age children, parameters investigated. has ramifications clinical contexts, as data development enables identification strengths weaknesses performance populations. Finally, indicate that relevant cultural thus providing opportunity cross-cultural comparisons.