Paul R, Rubin E
Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, USA.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 1999 Jan;8(1):1-18, v.
This article defines communication and describes its various disorders. Some of these disorders are associated with other DSM-IV conditions, such as mental retardation or pervasive developmental disorder. Others are specific to the language-learning process. The interactions between communication and psychiatric disorders are discussed. Suggestions for integrating treating approaches among communication disorders and mental health professionals are presented.
本文对沟通进行了定义，并描述了其各种障碍。其中一些障碍与其他《精神疾病诊断与统计手册第四版》（DSM-IV）中的病症相关，如智力发育迟缓或广泛性发育障碍。其他一些障碍则是语言学习过程所特有的。文中还讨论了沟通障碍与精神疾病之间的相互作用。并提出了整合沟通障碍治疗方法与心理健康专业人员治疗方法的建议。
