Communication Gaps
Difficulties in clearly expressing or understanding information in relationships, professional, or social contexts. As a presenting symptom, communication gaps may reflect neurodivergent traits, relational patterns, or psychological barriers.
Quick answer
Communication gaps (ICD-10: R47.9; ICD-11: MB43) reflect neurodivergent traits, social anxiety, relational dysfunction, or trauma-related barriers. CBT for communication anxiety, Gottman Method for relational communication, and social skills training in autism have evidence.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Feeling consistently misunderstood in conversations
Difficulty articulating thoughts, needs, or feelings clearly
Others frequently misinterpreting one's intentions
Avoidance of difficult conversations leading to unresolved issues
Feeling shut down or unable to engage in important discussions
What is Communication Gaps?
Difficulties in clearly expressing or understanding information in relationships, professional, or social contexts. As a presenting symptom, communication gaps may reflect neurodivergent traits, relational patterns, or psychological barriers.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Communication Gaps, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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