scholarly journals Social communication disorder and behavioural addiction: Case report and clinical implications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elodie Hurel ◽  
Gaëlle Challet-Bouju ◽  
Marion Chirio-Espitalier ◽  
Malory Vincent ◽  
Marie Grall-Bronnec
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Communication Disorder ◽  
Social Communication Disorder ◽  
Behavioural Addiction ◽  
Neuropsychological Evaluations ◽  
Behavioural Addictions

AbstractBackgroundSocial communication disorder (SCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that includes communication difficulties. Literature linking SCD and addictions is scarce, and there are only a few case reports regarding the co-occurrence of addiction and autism disorder spectrum, and only one of them addressed behavioural addictions.Case presentationWe report MC’s case, who displayed an SCD and sexual addiction (SA). Clinical and neuropsychological evaluations suggested an alteration of social cognition, especially of affective theory of mind. This article also presents the adaptation made of the usual treatment.DiscussionThis case report illustrates the importance of social cognition abilities in the development and maintenance of behavioural addictions, and specifically SA. It also highlights the possible comorbidity of these two disorders and the possibility to work on social cognition as an alternate therapy in the treatment of behavioural addictions.ConclusionsThe co-occurrence of SCD and a behavioural addiction triggered clinical adaptations and implications that may affect a patient’s treatment presenting one of these disorders.

scholarly journals Social communication disorder: a narrative review on current insights

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 2039-2046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zehra Topal ◽  
Nuran Demir Samurcu ◽  
Sarper Taskiran ◽  
A. Evren Tufan ◽  
Bengi Semerci
Keyword(s):  
Social Communication ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Communication Disorder ◽  
Social Communication Disorder

scholarly journals Evaluation of a manualised speech and language therapy programme for children with social communication disorder: the SCIP feasibility study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Adams ◽  
Jacqueline Gaile ◽  
Hazel Roddam ◽  
Janet Baxendale ◽  
Laura Clitheroe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
Communication Disorder ◽  
Future Trial ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Language Therapy ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Social Communication Disorder ◽  
Therapy Programme

Abstract Background Children with Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD) have long-term needs in using and processing social language and have a high risk of later mental health difficulties. A manualised speech and language therapy programme, the Social Communication Intervention Programme (SCIP) provides therapy content for SPCD. A feasibility study is required to derive more precise estimates of key parameters for a future trial of SCIP. Aims To assess the feasibility of conducting a substantive randomized controlled trial of SCIP for children with SPCD. Methods A questionnaire was distributed to paediatric speech and language therapists in England. Survey questions addressed number of eligible children, routine intervention provision and trial recruitment factors. In the second phase, a single-arm intervention feasibility study was completed. Fifteen speech and language practitioners identified 24 children aged 5–11 years with SPCD. Practitioners received training/supervision to deliver 20 SCIP therapy sessions to each child. At time 1, parents of participating children provided three communication goals; expected steps in each goal were defined. After intervention, parents and practitioners independently rated each goal compared to baseline ability. Two research practitioners compared parent post-intervention commentaries with outcome scores to derive guidance about clinical significance. All practitioners recorded audio commentaries on therapy experiences. Post-intervention interviews were conducted with 6 practitioners and 6 parents. An expert panel completed a Delphi consultation on trial design. Results Routine practice for SPCD varies widely. Children tend to be embedded in autism provision. Participation in a future trial was well supported provided resources are available to services. Outcomes analysis indicated all children except one made some progress on parent ratings; all children made progress on practitioner ratings. A power analysis for a future trial was carried out using current outcome measure as putative primary endpoint. Practitioners’ audio-diaries provided suggestions for training and adaption in a future trial. Outcomes and therapy methods were acceptable to practitioners and parents. Conclusions The feasibility study evaluated a novel outcome measure of social communication skills in SPCD. A power calculation indicated a feasible framework for a trial within a realistic period of time. Recommendations for recruitment methods, adaptation of manual and training were supported by practitioners and an expert panel. Trial registration Title: Speech-language therapy for child social communication disorder Trial ID: ISRCTN48030419. Date registered: January 1, 2017. Registered retrospectively.

Integrating Language, Pragmatics, and Social Intervention in a Single-Subject Case Study of a Child With a Developmental Social Communication Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 294-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Adams ◽  
Jacqueline Gaile ◽  
Elaine Lockton ◽  
Jenny Freed
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Classroom Behavior ◽  
Expressive Language ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Receptive Language ◽  
Communication Intervention ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Communication Disorder ◽  
Social Communication Disorder

Purpose This clinical focus article presents an illustration of a complex communication intervention, the Social Communication Intervention Programme (SCIP), as delivered to a child who has a social communication disorder (SCD). The SCIP intervention combined language processing and pragmatic and social understanding therapies in a program of individualized therapy activities and in close liaison with families. Method The study used an enhanced AB single-subject design in which an 8-year-old child with an SCD participated in 20 therapy sessions with a specialist speech-language pathologist. A procedure of matching assessment findings to intervention choices was followed to construct an individualized treatment program. Examples of intervention content and the embedded structure of SCIP are illustrated. Observational and formal measurements of receptive and expressive language, conversation, and parent–teacher ratings of social communication were completed before therapy, after therapy, and at a 6-month follow-up session. Results Outcomes revealed change in total and receptive language scores but not in expressive language. Conversation showed marked improvement in responsiveness, appreciation of listener knowledge, turn taking, and adaptation of discourse style. Teacher-reported outcomes included improved classroom behavior and enhanced literacy skills. Parent-reported outcomes included improved verbal interactions with family members and personal narratives. Conclusions This clinical focus article demonstrates the complexity of needs in a child with an SCD and how these can be addressed in individualized intervention. Findings are discussed in relation to the essential nature of language support including pragmatic therapy for children with SCDs. Discussion of the role of formal and functional outcome measurement as well as the proximity of chosen outcomes to the intervention is included.

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