Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

Social pragmatic communication disorder (SPCD) refers to marked challenges with both nonverbal and verbal communication skills used in social settings. Social-communication difficulties may be ...

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 idea ...

The redefinition of autism in DSM5 has already caused a great deal of controversy. In fact, I’d venture to say it’s helped make this latest DSM revision the most contentious and disputed ever. Now ...

New research in Biological Psychiatry reveals that individuals with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other, and their brains synchronize in unique ways during passive and ...

Communication problems can hold back childhood development, with a range of interventions available to assist with social communication disorders. In a new research review, Flinders University ...

A new non-invasive brain stimulation technique known as accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (a-cTBS) improves social communication at one month follow-up and has a favorable safety profile ...