Signs and Symptoms of Social Communication Disorder
Exact symptoms of social communication disorder can vary from person to person. Common signs may include:
– Difficulties making or keeping friends
– Problems understanding non-literal language during a conversation, such as idioms, metaphors, sarcasm, or inferences
– Inability to change from informal to formal language and vice versa
– Problems with using proper communication skills in various social situations, such as initiating conversation and greetings
– Problems with using non-verbal communication skills or body language during social conversations, such as hand gestures and eye contact
Experiencing any of these signs does not necessarily mean that you have a social communication disorder. Instead, a diagnosis is made when the problems significantly disrupt your school, work, ability to socialize, or interpersonal relationships. [2]
