Social communication disorder affects social interaction, understanding, and pragmatics, leading to difficulties in making friends and understanding social nuances. Treatment involves interventions similar to those for Asperger's syndrome, including therapies from specialists like speech-language pathologists. The prevalence of social communication disorder in children remains unclear, highlighting the need for further research.

1. Social
Communication
Disorder

2. Social Communication Disorder
Social Communication Disorder encompasses problems with social interaction, social
understanding and pragmatics. Pragmatics refers to using language in proper context.
If you suspect your child has social communication disorder
(Social Communication Disorder) or if he was recently
diagnosed with Social Communication Disorder,
It’s not because these children are rude or their parents
haven’t taught them manners.

3. Treatment of Social Communication Disorder
Treatment for people with social communication disorder will likely be similar to interventions
used for asperger’s syndrome. Effective treatment will use the child’s natural interest as a
foundation.
● Training and support for parents.
● Occupational therapy for children with sensory integration issues.

4. Therapies by Specialists
Professional therapists Speech Language Pathologis specializing in SCD (social
communication disorder) can do wonders for your child. They provide speech therapy to the
child. This therapy can take place anywhere in school, center, or at home.

5. Types of Social Communication Disorder in Children
● Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
● Dysarthria
● Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
● Speech Sound Disorders
● Stuttering
● Voice Disorders

6. How is Social Communication Disorder diagnosed?
● Responding to other
● Using gestures
● Making and keeping friends

7. What skill are affected by Social Communication
Disorder?
Having social communication issues can effect your child’s experiences inside and outside the
classroom.
● Social Skills : making and keeping friends.
● Academic Skills : kids with social communication disorder can have trouble making
inferences and understanding social subtleties.

8. How common is Social Communication Disorder?
It’s not clear how many children have social communication disorder. Pervasive development
disorder occur in roughly 5 to 15 children per 10,000 birth. More research is needed to
determine the prevalence of social communication disorder.

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