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.

3. Autism, Asperger's Syndrome & Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Paper on defining the boundaries. http://www.mugsy.org/bishop.htm

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 Parents' Page Provides information, articles and resources for families in the United Kingdom. http://www.spdsupport.org.uk

http://www.makepovertyhistory.org Articles SPD Info Help ... Services Site Info Home page About me Hall of Fame Games ... Contact SPD Support SPD Parent, Teacher and SLT Forum This board has been set up specifically for Professionals and Parents who support children with Semantic Pragmatic Disorder It aims to provide a place where UK Teachers, Speech Therapists and Parents can come together to ask questions, discuss interventions and exchange ideas with one another. It is hoped the forum will provide Professionals and Parents with an insight into the difficulties they both face as they try to help these children make good developmental and educational progress, which in turn will lead to good communication and respect between Parents and Professionals in their dealings with one another. I hope you will contribute to this forum so that SPD children will receive the right help and support they need both at home and at school. If you are a professional who supports children with Language and Communication difficulties, please tell your colleagues about this site Many Thanks, Babs xx REGISTER ON FORUM Useful Links ASD/SPD Forum Talking Point ICAN AFASIC ... SEN guide (Connexions) SPD Chat Babs 19jump.com

5. Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum Use this board to search for information, ask for advice, or discuss concerns about this, or related disorders. http://members2.boardhost.com/pragma/

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 ZOLOFT lily 9/9/2005, 5:15 am Re: ZOLOFT Denise 9/9/2005, 5:53 am What are you all doing? Lisa 9/8/2005, 12:13 am Re: What are you all doing? Denise 9/8/2005, 3:22 pm Re: What are you all doing? Natalia 9/8/2005, 6:52 pm Re: What are you all doing? Natalia 9/8/2005, 8:56 am EYE CONTACT? KATHLEEN 9/7/2005, 2:35 pm Re: EYE CONTACT? Denise 9/7/2005, 5:14 pm Re: EYE CONTACT? Lisa 9/8/2005, 12:06 am Katrina victims Denise 9/6/2005, 12:29 pm Re: Katrina victims Laurie 9/7/2005, 7:57 am Re: Katrina victims kat 9/6/2005, 3:49 pm SPD morphing to Aspergers? Gayle 9/3/2005, 8:04 pm Re: SPD morphing to Aspergers? Gina 9/4/2005, 8:19 am

6. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Semantic Pragmatic Disorder (A paper prepared by Heathlands Language Unit staff for parents and teachers involved in the care of children with http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Word Of Mouth Article Reference the referenced article on Semantic Pragmatic Disorder, there are 6 other SPD articles and many more articles on hyperlexia (a similar disorder http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Autism, Asperger's Syndrome Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Autism, Asperger's syndrome and semanticpragmatic disorder Where are the boundaries? D. V. M. Bishop http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. What Is Semantic-pragmatic Disorder? What is semanticpragmatic disorder? http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Semantic And Pragmatic Difficulties And SPLD / Caroline Bowen Difficulties with semantics and pragmatics and how they relate to SemanticPragmatic Language Disorder (SPLD), an autism spectrum disorder. http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Autism and SemanticPragmatic Difficulties, we would recommend they sought Genetic counselling first. Prognosis semantic-pragmatic disorder is http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder ‘Semantic Pragmatic Disorder’ is a term which has been used, mostly in the It is accepted that children with Semantic Pragmatic Disorder have many more http://www.lancashireparentpartnership.org.uk/Vol 4 Issue 2 May 01.htm

13. Asperger And Autism Information By MAAP Services, Inc. - The Nationwide support group for Asperger's Syndrome(AS);High Functioning Autism(HFA); Hyperlexia; Nonverbal Learning Disorder(NLD); Pervasive http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum Welcome to the semanticpragmatic disorder Forum. Share your thoughts, experiences and questions on SPD. http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Asperger Syndrome Includes research papers, support groups, clinicians, research projects, educational resources, message board/chatroom, and contributions from http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. UB Access - Articles - Semantic Pragmatic Disorder one disorder where the use of unclear language prevents their participation in many aspects of society. Semantic Pragmatic Disorder (semantic http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. The Relationship Between Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder And Autism Is Semantic Pragmatic Disorder a disorder in itself, or is it another condition on the autism spectrum? Many of the characteristics of the child with SP are http://autism.about.com/od/semanticpragmaticdisorder/a/spdisorder.htm

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18. IRSC - Communication Disorders, Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder The Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) Global disABILITY resource is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/sub?readform&cat=Communication Disord

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20. Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum: Adults With Semantic Pragmatic Language Disor Post a Response semanticpragmatic disorder Forum . adults with semantic pragmatic language disorder. Posted by sarah on 7/13/2005, 554 am 82.37.12.199 http://members2.boardhost.com/pragma/msg/17118.html

Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum Post a Response Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Forum adults with semantic pragmatic language disorder Posted by sarah on 7/13/2005, 5:54 am hi does anyone know where i can find other adults with spld please i can find loads of parents with children with it but no adults am i the only one out there like this. if anyone can help i would appreciate it thanks sarah Responses: Re: adults with semantic pragmatic language disorder Heather 8/22/2005, 4:04 pm Re: adults with semantic pragmatic language disorder sami 7/14/2005, 9:54 am Re: adults with semantic pragmatic language disorder Denise 7/13/2005, 8:42 am Post a Response Your Name: Your Email: Subject: Message: Optional Image URL: Optional Link Title: Optional Link URL: Notify me by email of all message replies. By posting, you confirm that you have read and agreed to be bound by Boardhost's usage terms This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit E-mail me with any questions or concerns about the board. Hosted for free by Boardhost Create your own message board!

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