Kyle was recently diagnosed with Social Communication Disorder (SCD), which is new diagnosis in the DSM 5. His parents are told by the clinician:

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That Kyle’s unusual communication patterns and struggle to understand the social meaning behind communication is part of why SCD best explains their son’s difficulty.

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That prior to the DSM 5, Kyle would have been diagnosed with Aspergers Disorder. With the new edition of the DSM, SCD replaces the old diagnosis of Aspergers.

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That due to Kyle’s significant delays in language and unusual interests, but having the ability to engage in pretend play, he is diagnosed with SCD rather than autism.

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That SCD is a time limited disorder, unlike autism, and their son will likely outgrow the diagnosis in adulthood.

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Kyle was recently diagnosed with Social Communication Disorder (SCD), which is n...

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