A new study finds that the estimated prevalence of autism under the new DSM - 5 criteria would decrease only to the extent that some children would receive the new diagnosis of social communication disorder (SCD). (sciencedaily.com)
It is a social communication disorder, not a violent disorder.» (miamiherald.com)
We have proposed a new category of «social communication disorder» for those with some of the difficulties of autism but without rigid and repetitive behaviour — currently poorly described by the very diverse DSM - IV category of PDD - NOS. (newscientist.com)