Why is a speech and language evaluation an important part of an Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluation?
What does a speech and language evaluation include?
A speech and language evaluation through TAAAG will include assessment in the areas of speech, receptive and expressive language, and pragmatic language.
Speech:
Receptive and Language:
Pragmatic Language:
Refer to www.asha.org/policy/RP1993-00208/ for further explanation.
What is a Social Communication Disorder?
The American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) states that a Social communication disorder is characterized by difficulties with the use of verbal and nonverbal language for social purposes. Primary difficulties are in social interaction, social cognition, and pragmatics. Specific deficits are evident in the individual’s ability to:
This definition is consistent with the diagnostic criteria for Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder detailed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).
Social communication disorder can result in far-reaching problems, including difficulty participating in social settings, developing peer relationships, achieving academic success, and performing successfully on the job.
Social communication disorders may be a distinct diagnosis or may co-occur with other conditions, such as:
In the case of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social communication problems are a defining feature, along with restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. Therefore, social communication disorder cannot be diagnosed in conjunction with ASD.
Source:
https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Social-Communication-Disorder/
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