Social (pragmatic) communication disorder

The full DSM-5-TR criteria are not included in this record. Everything the record does hold is shown below. Check DSM-5-TR before recording the diagnosis.

1. A

   Key feature A

   Persistent difficulties in social use of verbal/nonverbal communication; ≥1 of: deficits in using communication for social purposes; inability to change communication to match context; difficulty following rules for conversations and storytelling; difficulty understanding what is not explicitly stated

2. B

   Key feature B

   Deficits result in functional limitations in effective communication, social participation, social relationships, academic achievement, or occupational performance

3. C

   Key feature C

   Onset in the early developmental period

4. D

   Key feature D

   Symptoms not attributable to another medical/neurological condition or low abilities in word structure/grammar; not better explained by ASD, intellectual disability, global developmental delay, or another mental disorder

Severity: Mild

Subtle social communication inefficiency with mild functional impact.

Severity: Moderate

Noticeable social communication difficulties with clear impairment across contexts.

Severity: Severe

Marked pragmatic communication impairment across most interactions.