Social communication disorder, also called pragmatic language disorder, is a new entry to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Before that, the ...

Social pragmatic communication disorder is a type of communication disorder affecting social communications. We discuss symptoms, treatment, and more.

SCD, which doctors may also call pragmatic communication disorder, causes difficulties with language, social communication, and understanding social norms in people who are intellectually typical.