1. SPD Web Page Collected resources of a parent who is researching SPD. Features links to overviews and intervention articles concerning SPD and related disorders. http://www.geocities.com/denisev2/

When you research SPD, you will read conflicting opinions on what it is and where it fits as a diagnostic entity. Some believe SPD is a component, or a language style, of other disorders. Others believe it is either the same as High Functioning Autism or is a separate, valid disorder on the autistic spectrum. Lastly, there are those who view SPD as a language disorder with some echoes of autistic-like characteristics, but not part of the spectrum. Characteristics of this disorder overlap with other, more well known disorders, which causes diagnostic confusion. It doesn't help that this is not a "valid" disability as yet in the US. You might receive a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Hyperlexia, PDD-NOS, or even ADHD, or you may hear the word "Atypical" attached to your diagnosis. Not enough people hear the correct words for their child's issues. To further confuse the issue, there seems to be two separate groups of SPD, which researchers are referring to as Pragmatic Language Impairment Pure and Pragmatic Language Impairment Plus. PLI Plus children seem to fall on the autistic spectrum, with possible different underlying causes for their pragmatic language difficulties than with the PLI Pure children. SPD Support SPD Articles Parents' Papers Intervention ... Tony's Web Page Read Guest Book Archives - 1999 to 2003 Click here to send comments and suggestions to Denise Last Updated on 02/26/04 This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit

2. What Is Semantic-pragmatic Disorder? Article by Julia Muggleton explaining this complex topic. Published by the Surrey Branch of National Autistic Society. http://www.mugsy.org/spd.htm

National Autistic Society (Surrey Branch) What is Semantic-pragmatic Disorder? by Julia Muggleton The term 'semantic pragmatic disorder' has been around for nearly l5 years. Originally it was only used to describe children who were not autistic. Features it includes are:- delayed language development learning to talk by memorising phrases, instead of putting words together freely repeating phrases out of context, especially snippets remembered from television programmes muddling up 'I' and 'you' problems with understanding questions, particularly questions involving 'how' and 'why' difficulty following conversations Children with this disorder have problems understanding the meaning of what other people say, and they do not understand how to use speech appropriately themselves. Soon both research and practical experience yielded two important findings: Many people who definitely are autistic have this kind of language disorder (Dustin Hoffman's character Raymond in the film 'Rainman' being a typical example). Most of the children diagnosed as having semantic pragmatic disorder do also have some mild autistic features. For example, they usually have difficulty understanding social situations and expectations, they like to stick fairly rigidly to routines, and they lack imaginative play.

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British Journal of Disorders of Communication 24, 107-121 (1989) Autism, Asperger's syndrome and semantic-pragmatic disorder: Where are the boundaries? D. V. M. Bishop Department of Psychology, University of Manchester ABSTRACT The diagnostic criteria for autism have been refined and made more objective since Kanner first described the syndrome, so there is now reasonable consistency in how this diagnosis is applied. However, many children do not meet these criteria, yet show some of the features of autism. Where language development is impaired, such children tend to be classed as cases of developmental dysphasia (or specific language impairment) whereas those who learn to talk at the normal age may be diagnosed as having Asperger's syndrome. It is argued that rather than thinking in terms of rigid diagnostic categories, we should recognise that the core syndrome of autism shades into other milder forms of disorder in which language or non-verbal behaviour may be disproportionately impaired. Key words: autism, Asperger's syndrome, semantic-pragmatic disorder.

4. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Syndrome of Hyperlexia, Education, Information and support Semantic Pragmatic Disorder. ( A paper prepared by Heathlands Language Unit staff for semanticpragmatic disorder was originally defined in the literature on Language Disorder in 1983 http://www.hyperlexia.org/sp1.html

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder (A paper prepared by Heathlands Language Unit staff for parents and teachers involved in the care of children with Semantic-Pragmatic Difficulties) Editors note: Apparently, the author of this article is: Margo Sharp from the Heathlands School, 56 Parkside, London SW19 5NJ. (England) Tel 0181 947 7373. The former Heathlands school moved out of London a few years ago and underwent a name change in the process. It is now Heathermount School, Devenish Road, Ascot, Berks, SL5 9PG, UK Tel 0134 4875101. Updated 10/2002: Margo Sharp is currently not based at the Heathermount School. Latest known contact information: eMail MARY.RICHARDS@bhamchildrens.wmids.nhs.uk * Telephone 0121 243 2000. HISTORY Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder was originally defined in the literature on Language Disorder in 1983, by Rapin and Allen, although at that time it was classified as a syndrome. They referred to a group of children who presented with mild Autistic features and specific semantic pragmatic language problems. In babyhood, parents often described them as model babies or by contrast babies who seemed to cry too much. Many of these children babbled little or very late and went on using 'jargon' speech much longer than other children of the same age. Their first words were late and learning language was a hard slog. Some had other speech disorders too. Problems were usually first identified between 18 months and 2 years when the child had few if any real words.

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Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum Post a Message Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Web Page Welcome to the Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum. Share your thoughts, experiences and questions on SPD. A special welcome to SPD adults who wish to share their experience with us! I appreciate your contribution to our discussions! Visit the Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Web Page for additional information. Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Web Page trouble with independant work tricia 5/30/2004, 9:15 pm Re: trouble with independant work Denise 5/31/2004, 9:26 am Re: trouble with independant work tricia 5/31/2004, 11:19 am Re: trouble with independant work Laurie 5/31/2004, 8:18 am Re: trouble with independant work tricia 5/31/2004, 11:27 am summertime blues sami 5/28/2004, 8:00 am Re: summertime blues Laurie 5/28/2004, 8:40 am Re: summertime blues sami 5/29/2004, 8:14 am OT and hobfies Amanda 5/27/2004, 4:33 am Re: OT and hobfies Jill 5/28/2004, 9:24 am Re: OT and hobfies Denise 5/27/2004, 3:41 pm Re: OT and hobfies Aman da 5/28/2004, 4:41 am Re: OT and hobfies Denise 5/29/2004, 6:29 pm

6. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Parents' Page For UK families, resources and information concerning semanticpragmatic disordera language/communication disorder that is commonly found in children on the Autistic Spectrum. http://spdparents.members.easyspace.com/

Set site as your homepage Your browser does not support Java or Java is not enabled. UPDATES BOX... 20th April 04........NEW ARTICLES ON SPD INFO PAGE SITE LINKS SPD Info Articles Sources of Help Therapy Ideas ... My Home Page Support Anne's ASD/SPD Board Chatroom Our Parents Parents Hall of Fame Guestbook Read/Sign Credits Content © Babs Scripts- © Dynamic Drive Tagboard © Tag-Board.Com Guestbook/forms © Bravenet Design by Blogfrocks Blinkies by Blinkie Obsession Jo's Blinkie Obsession Marianne's Blinkies Pinky Blinkies Charms by Pink's Lucky Charms Puddees by Pudds World Carrielynne, Sugary-Sweet, Rageful Net and Cute.Ness Get your own Smilies Tell A Friend! Type In Your Name: Type In Your E-mail: Your Friend's E-mail: Your Comments: Receive copy: Welcome to the Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Parents Page Hi there, so glad you have stopped by. I am a parent of a child who has Semantic Pragmatic Disorder. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder is a language communication disorder which is commonly found in children on the Autistic Spectrum. Nowadays, here in the UK, children suspected of having this disorder are referred to as having Semantic and Pragmatic Difficulties or Pragmatic Language Impairment. This site has links to resources and information specifically for parents of children with those diagnoses, who need information and ideas of how to make progress and where to seek help. Please use the menu on the left to navigate through my site.

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Focus On Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder What is Semantic Pragmatic Disorder? ‘Semantic Pragmatic Disorder’ is a term which has been used, mostly in the UK and by speech and language therapists, for the last 10 -–15 years. The term was originally used to describe a developmental language disorder, affecting two aspects of communication: ‘semantics’ and ‘pragmatics’. Problems with the meanings of language may be called ‘semantic’ difficulties, whilst difficulties with the appropriate use of language are referred to as ‘pragmatic’. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder is not an illness. It is a developmental disorder which prevents the person from using language in an appropriate manner and creates difficulty in understanding the meaning of the spoken word. In recent years, there has been debate about whether or not ‘Semantic Pragmatic Disorder’ is an accurate diagnosis or merely a descriptive term for the nature of communication difficulty found in verbal people with autism. Recent research findings suggest that the disorder does belong within the autistic spectrum, with a single underlying cognitive impairment producing both Semantic Pragmatic Disorder and autistic features.

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