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	DSM IV-TR - Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
		This disorder follows a continuous course and in the majority of cases, the duration is lifelong.
		In contrast to Asperger's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder is characterized by a clinically significant loss in previously acquired skills and a greater likelihood of Mental Retardation.
		Childhood Disintegrative Disorder must be differentiated from a dementia with onset during infancy or childhood.
	www.ourspecialkids.org /dsmivtrcdd.html (688 words)

	Childhood disintegrative disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), also known as Heller's syndrome and disintegrative psychosis, is a rare condition characterized by late onset (>3 years of age) of developmental delays in language, social function, and motor skills.
		Researchers have not been successful in finding a cause for the disorder.
		CDD has some similarity to autism, but an apparent period of fairly normal development is often noted before a regression in skills or a series of regressions in skills.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Childhood_disintegrative_disorder (263 words)

	- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is a condition occurring in 3- and 4-year-olds who have developed normally to age 2.
		This disorder must be differentiated from both childhood schizophrenia and pervasive developmental disorder (autism).
		Treatment is the same for autistic disorder (autism) because of the similarity in the two disorders.
	www.nmh.org /nmh/adam/adamencyclopedia/HIEArticles/001535.htm (330 words)

	Childhood Disintegrative Disorder By Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is a type of pervasive developmental disorder.
		The cause of childhood disintegrative disorder is unknown.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder can only be diagnosed if the symptoms are preceded by at least 2 years of normal development.
	www.lbctnz.co.nz /sld/cdd/ann-reyes.html (461 words)

	neurodiversity.com \| childhood disintegrative disorder
		CDD is characterized by a child beginning severe regression at approximately age two.
		The prevalence of childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) is unknown.
		The conclusion is that CDD is very rare and its prevalence is 60 times less than that for autistic disorder, assuming a prevalence of 10 per 10,000 for autism.
	www.neurodiversity.com /childhood_disintegrative_disorder.html (213 words)

	eMedicine - Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Childhood Disintegration Disorder : Article Excerpt by: Bettina E ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Childhood disintegrative disorder manifests with a loss of previously acquired language and social skills and results in persistent delay in these areas.
		Determining the presence of this syndrome is important because it is generally associated with seizure disorder and may respond to treatment with anticonvulsants such as valproic acid or steroids, in some cases.
		Age: Childhood disintegrative disorder, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), occurs only after a period of at least 2 years of normal development and when the child is younger than 10 years.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/byname/pervasive-developmental-disorder--childhood-disintegration-disorder.htm (594 words)

	Pervasive developmental disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication.
		Autism, a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and limited range of activities and interests, is the most characteristic and best studied PDD.
		Other types of PDD include Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, and PDD not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pervasive_developmental_disorder (551 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders \| AHealthyMe.com
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is also called Heller's disease and most often develops between two and ten years of age.
		However, childhood disintegrative disorder becomes evident later in life and results in developmental regression, or loss of previously attained skills, whereas autistic disorder can be detected as early as the first month of life and results in a failure to progress.
		The diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorder is made by medical specialists based on a thorough examination of the patient, including observing behavior and gathering information from parents and caregivers.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/topic100587286 (1498 words)

	DSM-IV-TR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Pervasive Developmental Disorders are characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development: reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, or the presence of stereotyped behavior, interests, and activities.
		Young children with this disorder may treat adults as interchangeable, may cling mechanically to a specific person, or may use the parent’s hand to obtain desired objects without ever making eye contact (as if it were the hand rather than the person that is relevant).
		In Expressive Language Disorder and Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder, there is a language impairment, but it is not associated with the presence of a qualitative impairment in social interaction and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
	www.asmonline.org /DSM-IV-TR.htm (6355 words)

	Judevine Center for Autism :: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		These are all neurological disorders characterized by “severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development,” including social interaction and communication skills.
		Asperger's Disorder appears to have a somewhat later onset than Autistic Disorder, or at least to be recognized somewhat later.
		In Asperger's Disorder, affected individuals are characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood.
	www.judevine.org /autism/spectrum_disorders.html (663 words)

	Toddlers Today — Pervasive Development Disorder: What Parents Need to Know
		Autism is a developmental abnormality that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), a relatively new title for a class of neurological disorders.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is also diagnosed later in childhood, usually after the age of 3.
		The symptoms for this disorder are almost identical to autism, but they don't begin until after at least two years of normal development.
	toddlerstoday.com /resources/articles/pdd.htm (1245 words)

	Medical Policy BEH.00004 \| Treatment of Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative ...
		The term pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization and communication skills which are often accompanied by cognitive and language delays.
		CDD is a condition similar to autism, but with onset after the age of 3 and is characterized by a period of clearly normal development prior to onset of severe developmental regression and onset of behaviors suggestive of autism.
		Rett syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that leads to regression in development, especially in the areas of expressive language and hand use.
	medpolicy.bluecrossca.com /policies/BEH/treatment_autism.html (3606 words)

	Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: Mental Health Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Childhood disintegrative disorder, however, is a rare serious disorder in which a child older than age 3 stops developing normally and regresses to a much lower level of functioning, typically following a serious illness, such as an infection of the brain and nervous system.
		The typical child with childhood disintegrative disorder develops normally until age 3 or 4, learning speech, becoming toilet trained, and displaying appropriate social behavior.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder cannot be specifically treated or cured, and most children, particularly those who are severely retarded, need lifelong care.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec23/ch286/ch286e.html (270 words)

	Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
		With CDD children develop a condition which resembles autism but only after a relatively prolonged periodof clearly normal development.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is perhaps 10 times less common than more strictly defined autism.
		childhood disintegrative disorder By Ann Reyes, Ph.D. A child with childhood disintegrative disorder develops normally for the first 2 years.
	www.lbctnz.co.nz /sld/cdd (390 words)

	Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (Heller's Syndrome) - Patient UK
		CDD differs from classical autism in that it occurs in children who have had previously normal development who then appear to regress.
		The degree of intellectual impairment in children with CDD appears to be more 'even' than when compared to autism, although the overall degree of impairment and outcome appears to be similar in both groups.
		The disorder is lifelong with long-term impairment of behavioural and cognitive functioning.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40002248/www.morewriting.co.uk (887 words)

	What Is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)? - Learning Disabilities
		Childhood disintegrative disorder, also called CDD, is one of the pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) and a rare condition.
		Children with CDD seem to develop normally the first couple of years, but by age 3 or 4 there is a permanent deterioration in both expressive and receptive verbal skills, loss of toilet training skills, motor skills and social withdrawal - not relating with peers.
		But where there may be improvement with autism, the regression in CDD seems to be permanent and supportive care needs to be ongoing.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art20151.asp (259 words)

	Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
		With CDD children develop a condition which resembles autism but only after a relatively prolonged period (usually 2 to 4 years) of clearly normal development (Volkmar, 1994).
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is perhaps 10 times less common than more strictly defined autism (Volkmar, 1994).
		At follow-up at age 12 he still was not speaking, apart from an occasional single word, and had been placed in a school for the severely disabled.
	info.med.yale.edu /chldstdy/autism/cdd.html (499 words)

	eMedicine - Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Childhood Disintegration Disorder : Article by Bettina E Bernstein, DO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Children diagnosed with childhood disintegrative disorder tend to have more long lasting abnormalities of auditory responsiveness and verbal communication than children with pervasive developmental disorder but not as severe as in LKS.
		Childhood intervention specialist: Collaboration of the primary clinician with an early childhood intervention specialist may facilitate appropriate educational placement.
		The disorder is lifelong, and the social, communicative, and behavioral difficulties tend to impair function throughout life.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2654.htm (2550 words)

	Exploring Autism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		By contrast, Asperger disorder is an appropriate diagnosis for individuals who show many of the same features of Autistic disorder in all three areas, but who specifically do not have any delay in developing spoken language.
		Autistic disorder is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, form relationships with others, and respond appropriately to the environment.
		Rett disorder is genetic in origin, and is among the most common genetic cause of profound intellectual and physical disability in girls, occurring more commonly than 1 in 10,000 female births.
	www.exploringautism.org /autism (472 words)

	Pervasive Development Disorders on MedicineNet.com
		The term "pervasive development disorders" (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.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder: Children with this rare condition begin their development normally in all areas, physical and mental.
		Pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS): This category is used to refer to children who have significant problems with communication and play, and some difficulty interacting with others, but are too social to be considered autistic.
	www.medicinenet.com /pervasive_development_disorders/article.htm (635 words)

	Childhood (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Childhood Disintegrative Disorder is a form of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) which most people associate with Autism.
		Childhood Disintegrative Disorder is a severe regression in several areas of functioning, including communication, social relationships, motor skills, cognitive skills, and adaptive skills.
		Childhood Disintegrative Disorder is quite rare, although the condition might be largely under diagnosed.
	www.earlychildhoodbehavioralhealth.com /Disorders/childhood.htm (135 words)

	Childhood disintegrative disorder (Disease)... Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is a condition occurring in 3 and 4 year olds characterized by deterioration over several months in intellectual, social, and language functioning from previously normal behavior.
		The child with this disorder has a loss of communication skills, has regression in nonverbal behaviors, and significant loss of previously acquired skills.
		The most important signs of this disorder are loss of developmental milestones.
	www.browardhealth.org /16094.cfm (353 words)

	Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Overview of Childhood disintegrative disorder : Childhood disintegrative disorder is a condition occurring in 3- and 4-year-olds who have developed normally to age 2.
		Autism Organizations: Given the CDD is one of the disorders along the autism spectrum, with symptoms quite similar to autism itself, you may also find useful information, assistance, and connection to local resources at any or all of the autism-related organizations.
		Since CDD is one of the disorders along the autism spectrum, with symptoms quite similar to autism itself, appropriate educational interventions will be those similar to what's used when educating students with autism.
	www.naset.org /658.0.html (558 words)

	BehaveNet® Clinical Capsule™: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
		Children with this pervasive developmental disorder appear to develop normally for the first two years of life, but then lose skills in areas such as language, play, and bowel control and manifest impaired social interaction and communication associated with "restrictive, repetitive, stereotyped" behaviors.
		Apparently normal development for at least the first 2 years after birth as manifested by the presence of age-appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication, social relationships, play, and adaptive behavior.
		The disturbance is not better accounted for by another specific Pervasive Developmental Disorder or by Schizophrenia.
	www.behavenet.com /capsules/disorders/childisintdis.htm (202 words)

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