Pragmatic Language Profiles Across Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, and Co-occurring Autism and ADHD (AuDHD): A Systematic Review
Abstract: Pragmatic language is important for effective communication and social interaction. Difficulties in the social use of language can affect relationships, participation and daily functioning. The present systematic review examined and compared pragmatic language profiles among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and co-occurring Autism and ADHD (AuDHD). The review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and nine studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative synthesis. The findings showed common difficulties in conversational skills, turn-taking, topic maintenance, interpretation of social cues and social interaction across groups. Individuals with co-occurring ASD and ADHD demonstrated more complex communication characteristics due to overlapping features of both conditions. The findings highlight the importance of understanding pragmatic language characteristics for assessment and intervention planning. Further research with larger samples and standardized methods is needed.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, AuDHD, pragmatic language, systematic review
How to Cite?: Ameesh Prakash, Dr. Satish Kumaraswamy, "Pragmatic Language Profiles Across Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, and Co-occurring Autism and ADHD (AuDHD): A Systematic Review", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1550-1556, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26524161117, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26524161117