Title
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
Author
American Psychiatric Association
Summary
This article explains how the new diagnosis of social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SCD) in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was established, the characteristics of the disorder, and how the SCD diagnosis can ensure that the unique needs of affected individuals are met. It also addresses the differences between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and SCD, and discusses how ASD must be ruled out for SCD to be diagnosed.

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a professional organization of psychiatrists. It is responsible for the publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which is widely used to classify mental disorders in North America.
Language
English
Subjects
Diagnosis & Assessment
Mental Health
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:37 PM EST