BACKGROUND: The needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are complex
and this is reflected in the number and diversity of outcomes assessed and measurement …

Background DSM‐5 sees the introduction of Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
(SPCD), characterized by persistent difficulties using verbal and nonverbal communication …

We propose to bring together the hitherto rather separate research fields of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and argue that by …

Social (pragmatic) communication disorder (SCD) is a new diagnostic category in the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). The purpose of …

Background Impaired social functioning has been well documented in individuals with
attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Existing treatments for ADHD are effective for …

Background Developmental disorders of language and communication present
considerable diagnostic challenges due to overlapping of symptomatology and uncertain …

Pragmatic language impairments are common in neurodevelopmental disorders, especially
in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The relationship between structural language skills and …

Background Diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) suggest a
range of difficulties in the pragmatic aspects of language, including excessive talking and …

There is now an extensive empirical literature on the nature and extent of pragmatic
disorders in a range of clinical populations. This chapter attempts to organize the findings of …

This study investigated language function associated with behavior problems, focusing on
pragmatics. Scores on the Children's Communication Checklist Second Edition (CCC-2) in a …