PDD
is part of a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development
of socialization and communication skills." In fact, that group
of disorders is identical with with the disorders otherwise known
as autism spectrum disorders. These include; Asperger's Syndrome,
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder and Rett's Syndrome.
About
Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders - The term pervasive
developmental disorders (PDDs) refers to a group of developmental
conditions that involve delayed or impaired communication and social
skills, behaviors, and cognitive skills (learning). 3/5
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NIMH
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) -
Not until the middle of the twentieth century
was there a name for a disorder that now appears to affect an estimated
3.4 every 1,000 children ages 3-10, a disorder that causes disruption
in families and unfulfilled lives for many children. In 1943 Dr. Leo
Kanner of the Johns Hopkins Hospital studied a group of 11 children
and introduced the label early infantile autism into the English language.
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NINDS
- NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information - The diagnostic
category of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group
of disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization
and communication skills. 3/5
Pervasive
Development Disorders (PPDs) - The term "pervasive development
disorders," also called PDDs, refers to a group of conditions
that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most
notably the ability to socialize with others, to communicate, and
to use imagination. 3/5
PDD
NOS - What's in a name - The term pervasive developmental disorders
(PDD) first appeared in diagnostic manuals in the 1980s to define
disorders with core characteristics overlapping with those described
by Lorna Wing and Judith Gould as the Triad of Impairments: namely,
those affecting social interaction. An Article.
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What
is Pervasive Development Disorders (PPDs) - "The diagnostic
category of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group
of disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization
and communication skills. According to the National Institutes of
Health, "The diagnostic category of pervasive developmental disorders
(PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the
development of socialization and communication skills." In fact,
that group of disorders is identical with with the disorders otherwise
known as autism spectrum disorders. 3/5
Google
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Wikipedia
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Click Here
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