Pervasive Communication Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
“Pervasive Communication Disorder” is not a formally recognized medical term, but it essentially refers to significant difficulties in communication across various aspects of social interaction, often associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where individuals struggle with understanding and expressing themselves both verbally and non-verbally, including challenges with social cues, maintaining conversation, and interpreting body language; essentially encompassing the communication difficulties seen in conditions like Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).
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Progression: significant distress in socializing
Therapies: dialectical behavior therapy
Medications: opioids,ibuprofen,acetaminophen
YouTube Video: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Interventions for Communication and Learning
Amazon or Library book: Speech In Action
Support Groups:
American Speech Language Hearing Association-https://asha.org>practice-portal>clinical-topics