Social (pragmatic) communication disorder
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Social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SPCD), also known as pragmatic language impairment (PLI), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in the social use of verbal and nonverbal communication. Individuals who are defined by the acronym "SPCD" struggle to effectively indulge in social interactions, interpret social cues, and may struggle to use words appropriately in social contexts.
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Other names | SPCD |
Specialty | Speech–language pathology |
Symptoms | Impaired social relatedness, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and semantic language skills |
This disorder can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to establish and maintain relationships, navigate social situations, and participate in academic and professional settings.
While SPCD shares similarities with other communication disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is recognized as a distinct diagnostic category with its own set of diagnostic criteria and features.
It has only been since 2013 that SPCD has become its own category in the DSM-5.[1] In creating this new category, it allowed individuals to be considered affected by a form of communication disorder distinct from PLI and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).[2] SPCD lacks behaviors associated with restrictions and repetition which are seen in ASD.[3]