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).
It is
a social communication disorder, not a violent disorder.»
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.
Research, diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches to treating infant regulatory disorders, developmental and
social communication disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention - deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral disturbances in early childhood.
Autism is mainly
a social communication disorder.
social communication disorder or development disorder such as autism, Tourette's, Asperger's or dyspraxia.