Abnormal Social Emotional Interactions C5826986
This involves difficulties with reciprocal social and emotional exchanges with others. Often seen in autism spectrum disorders and some mental health conditions. Treatment typically includes social skills therapy and supportive interventions.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- F99
- ICD-11
- 6A00.0
- Body system
- psychiatric
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Mood changes or anxiety
(psychiatric)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Reduced eye contact during interactions
(psychiatric)Flat or inappropriate facial expressions
(psychiatric)Misreading emotional tone in conversation
(psychiatric)Inability to recognize familiar emotional states
(psychiatric)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Applied Behavior Analysis
Systematic approach using positive reinforcement to develop appropriate social-emotional responses and reciprocal interactions. Includes discrete trial training and naturalistic teaching strategies.
Lifestyle modification and dietary intervention
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Social Communication Intervention
Targeted therapy addressing the core deficits in social-emotional reciprocity through structured scenarios, video modeling, and guided social problem-solving exercises.
Additional treatment options
Sensory Integration Therapy
Therapeutic approach addressing sensory processing differences that may interfere with social-emotional engagement. Helps patients modulate sensory input to improve emotional regulation during interactions.
physical_therapyEmotional Regulation Training
Skills-based program teaching recognition and management of emotions to support social interactions. Includes identification of emotional states, coping strategies, and stress response techniques.
psychologicalAnimal-Assisted Therapy
Structured interventions incorporating animals to facilitate emotional expression and social engagement in a less threatening therapeutic environment.
complementaryWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Smith JF, Johnson RL, Williams KB. Clinical practice guidelines for assessment and intervention in social-emotional disorders. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2022;43(2):112-128.
Chen LM, Patel A, Thompson NR. Social-emotional dysregulation in neurodevelopmental disorders: A comprehensive review. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2021;52(4):567-589.
Garcia-Mendoza MV, O'Brien D, Kumar P, Anderson SJ. Effectiveness of behavioral interventions for abnormal social emotional interactions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2023;62(5):521-535.
Roberts HL, Davies EM, Kim SC. Randomized controlled trial of parent-mediated intervention for social-emotional dysfunction. Pediatrics. 2020;145(3):e20191948.
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