Social communication disorder, also called pragmatic language disorder, is a new entry to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Autism is not currently considered a communication disorder. However, autism has many similarities to social (pragmatic) communication disorder, which was first added to the DSM in 2013; in the ...

Communication accidents happen! ... My work is part of a growing field of research into the relationship between social ...

Autism spectrum disorders include social, communication, and behavioral challenges. These problems can be mild, severe, or somewhere in between. A diagnosis is based on the level of support needed ...