
	Where results make sense

Topic: Developmental disorders

Related Topics

List of child related articles

Penis

Micropenis

In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	Pervasive Developmental Disorder
		To summarize briefly, PDD is a generic term referring to a group of disorders that share certain essential features: qualitative impairments in reciprocal social interaction, qualitative impairments in both verbal and nonverbal communication and a restrictive stereotypic pattern of behaviours.
		There are a variety of disorders that fall under this category, the most well known of which is autism.
		The third type of atypical pervasive developmental disorder not only has fewer symptoms than autism but also demonstrates a different pattern of symptoms; i.e., they typically lack certain features that are very characteristic of autistic children.
	www.udel.edu /bkirby/asperger/pdd.html (1064 words)

	Developmental Disorders Introduction
		Developmental defects have sometimes been defined as those defects induced by some agent acting in the embryonic period.
		Developmental disorders are public and social problems of large proportions.
		All of the disease categories are associated with the etiology of developmental disorders; however, the etiology is actually unknown in 80-90% of cases.
	kobiljak.msu.edu /CAI/Pathology/Deve_F/Deve_1.html (614 words)

	SLD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Children with developmental articulation disorder have trouble controlling their rate of speech or may be delayed in making correct speech sounds.
		Developmental reading disorder is also known as dyslexia and involves the complex skills needed to make sense of written language.
		These disorders are diagnosed by a medical doctor and may qualify a child for special education under the health impairment category.
	www.kapaams.k12.hi.us /netshare/cinch/sld.htm (759 words)

	Other Developmental Disorders
		Bipolar disorder (or manic depression) is a form of mood disorder characterized by a variation of moods that fluctuate between a manic phase of elation, hyperactivity and hyper imagination, and a depressive phase of inhibition, slowness to conceive ideas and move, and anxiety or sadness.
		Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that can be managed with medication, close monitoring of symptoms, education about the illness, counseling or psychotherapy for the individual and family, stress reduction, dietary restrictions and nutritional supplements, regular sleep and exercise, and participation in a network of support.
		Seizure disorders are neurological disorders that may cause physical convulsions, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms that are the result of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain.
	www.firstsigns.org /delays_disorders/other_disorders.htm (2857 words)

	[No title]
		The term Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) refers to a superordinate category used in DSM-IV to refer to a class of neurodevelopmental disorders that emerge in childhood and involve significant impairments in the development of social reciprocity, communicative functioning, and/or a restricted range of interests and behaviors.
		Autistic Disorder, or autism,m is a pervasive developmental disorder that is characterized by a triad of behavioral features: deficits in social relating and reciprocity, impaired language and communication skills, and a restricted range of interests and activities.
		Asperger’s Disorder is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder that is characterized by: 1) qualitative impairments in social interaction; 2) restricted patterns of behavior or interests; and 3) average language and cognitive development.
	www.autismcolorado.org /wd_docs/autismguide/ascguide_pdd.doc (2598 words)

	Developmental Disorders
		Developmental disorders are one category of mental health problems.
		To diagnose a child with a developmental disorder, often several visits and evaluations are necessary.
		There are many different types of developmental disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /UVaHealth/peds_mentalhealth/ddhub.cfm (317 words)

	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 one of every five hundred children, a disorder that causes disruption in families and unfulfilled lives for many children.
		All these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interactions, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
		The autism spectrum disorders can often be reliably detected by the age of 3 years, and in some cases as early as 18 months.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/105/107967.htm (445 words)

	Developmental Coordination Disorders
		Developmental Coordination Disorders (DCD) also know as developmental dyspraxia, are characterized as being "clumsy" or "awkward".
		The disturbance is not due to a general medical condition (e.g., cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, or muscular dystrophy) and does not meet criteria for a Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
		Prevalence of Developmental Coordination Disorder has been estimated to be as high as 6% for children in the age range of 5 -11 years.
	www.psychnet-uk.com /dsm_iv/developmental_coordination_disorder.htm (423 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		PDDs are a wide spectrum of social and communication disorders, including autism, that can be complicated to diagnose.
		Symptoms of the disorder have to be present in all settings - not just at home or at school - and over considerable periods of time.
		Included in the autistic spectrum are Asperger syndrome, which is a high-functioning form of autism in children who generally have high IQs, and childhood disintegrative disorder, in which a child may develop fairly normally until 18 to 36 months and then begin to regress, especially in speech and social interaction.
	kidshealth.org /parent/medical/learning/pervasive_develop_disorders.html (721 words)

	Down Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		The pervasive developmental disorders are neurologically based behavioral syndromes, which likely result from anatomical and/or neurochemical alterations of the brain.
		Pervasive developmental disorders were at one time viewed as emotional disturbances caused by cold, distant parents.
		It is important for children and their parents that each child's developmental difficulties are clearly understood, with appropriate diagnosis being given.
	www.altonweb.com /cs/downsyndrome/autismpd.html (1443 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders, IRCA Articles, Access Autism
		Autism is one of five developmental disorders classified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).
		All of the disorders are referred to as syndromes.
		The term "pervasive" was chosen for this group of disorders because people demonstrate difficulties in multiple, as opposed to specific, areas of development.
	www.iidc.indiana.edu /irca/generalinfo/diagnositiccht.html (920 words)

	Disability Info: Pervasive Developmental Disorders (FS20)
		In children with Rett's Disorder, development proceeds in an apparently normal fashion over the first 6 to 18 months at which point parents notice a change in their child's behavior and some regression or loss of abilities, especially in gross motor skills such as walking and moving.
		Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, an extremely rare disorder, is a clearly apparent regression in multiple areas of functioning (such as the ability to move, bladder and bowel control, and social and language skills) following a period of at least 2 years of apparently normal development.
		Asperger's Disorder, also referred to as Asperger's or Asperger's Syndrome, is a developmental disorder characterized by a lack of social skills; difficulty with social relationships; poor coordination and poor concentration; and a restricted range of interests, but normal intelligence and adequate language skills in the areas of vocabulary and grammar.
	www.nichcy.org /pubs/factshe/fs20txt.htm (7850 words)

	AboutOurKids.org \| About Autistic, Asperger's, and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Although some children with Autistic Disorder are retarded, other youngsters may have a genius-like ability in a particular area, such as computing complicated math problems in their heads, memorizing dates or trivia such as baseball statistics.
		The two disorders can be thought of as on a continuum; at one end of the range are high functioning children with Asperger's and at the other end are children with Autistic Disorder who are more severely impaired and may be retarded.
		Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is a category that includes children who behave in egocentric ways, but do not have the language issues or meet the other criteria of Asperger's or Autistic Disorder.
	www.aboutourkids.org /articles/about_autistic.html (1511 words)

	Pervasive developmental disorders
		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.
		Individuals with this disorder share some of the same signs and symptoms of autism or other conditions under the category of pervasive developmental disorders, but do not meet all of the criteria for diagnosis for any of the four syndromes included in this group of diseases.
		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.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/pervasive_developmental_disorders.jsp (1591 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder and Autism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		PDD and Asperger's Disorder are labels, or diagnoses, to describe a set of observable characteristics and difficulties in children.
		The name "Pervasive Developmental Disorder" is very misleading, because many children with PDD do not demonstrate difficulties in all areas of functioning.
		PDD is quite different from what is called "global developmental delay" which usually refers to children whose cognitive and language development is delayed but who are social and communicative typically as typically developing children are.
	www.communityinclusion.org /publications/pddbook.html (5499 words)

	Disability Info: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Fact Sheet (FS1)
		In the diagnostic manual used to classify disabilities, the DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 2000), “autistic disorder” is listed as a category under the heading of “Pervasive Developmental Disorders.” A diagnosis of autistic disorder is made when an individual displays 6 or more of 12 symptoms listed across three major areas: social interaction, communication, and behavior.
		Autistic disorder is one of the disabilities specifically defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal legislation under which children and youth with disabilities receive special education and related services.
		IDEA, which uses the term “autism,” defines the disorder as “a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, usually evident before age 3, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.
	www.nichcy.org /pubs/factshe/fs1txt.htm (971 words)

	Learning Disabilities OnLine: Types of Learning Disabilities
		Their disorder is called, therefore, a developmental expressive language disorder.
		Students with academic skills disorders are often years behind their classmates in developing reading, writing, or arithmetic skills.
		There are also other categories, such as "motor skills disorders" and "specific developmental disorders not otherwise specified." These diagnoses include delays in acquiring language, academic, and motor skills that can affect the ability to learn, but do not meet the criteria for a specific learning disability.
	www.ldonline.org /abcs_info/ld_types.html (878 words)

	eMedicine - Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Autism : Article by Paul Dagg, MD
		Background: Autism and the pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) are a neurobiologically diverse group of conditions whose precise relationship to each other is unclear, yet they present with a consistent, diffuse pattern of abnormality across several areas of behavior.
		Childhood disintegrative disorder is characterized, in contrast, by normal development for at least 2 years, followed by loss of previously acquired skills in language, social skills, bowel or bladder control, play, and motor skills, while presenting with the autistic triad of abnormal communication and social interaction and repetitive, stereotyped behavior.
		They are used to treat comorbid depressive disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder, but they also may play a role in symptom management because of the effect they have on serotonin dysfunction, which is an issue for at least some individuals with autism.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic3202.htm (5827 words)

	Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
		Thus these two disorders were described and are today listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR (fourth edition, text revision)1 as two of the five pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), more often referred to today as autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
		The autism spectrum disorders can often be reliably detected by the age of 3 years, and in some cases as early as 18 months.2 Studies suggest that many children eventually may be accurately identified by the age of 1 year or even younger.
		Because ASD's are complex disorders and may involve other neurological or genetic problems, a comprehensive evaluation should entail neurologic and genetic assessment, along with in-depth cognitive and language testing.7 In addition, measures developed specifically for diagnosing autism are often used.
	www.bridges4kids.org /articles/1-05/NIH4-04.html (8533 words)

	Developmental Dyspraxia Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Developmental dyspraxia is a disorder characterized by an impairment in the ability to plan and carry out sensory and motor tasks.
		Although individuals with the disorder may be of average or above average intelligence, they may behave immaturely.
		The NINDS supports research on developmental disorders, such as developmental dyspraxia, aimed at learning more about these disorders, and finding ways to prevent and treat them.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/dyspraxia/dyspraxia.htm (300 words)

	Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) - Part 1
		The autism spectrum disorders are more common in the pediatric population than are some better known disorders such as diabetes, spinal bifida, or Down syndrome.
		Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain as well as in other vital organs.
		Because ASD's are complex disorders and may involve other neurological or genetic problems, a comprehensive evaluation should entail neurologic and genetic assessment, along with in-depth cognitive and language testing.
	counsellingresource.com /distress/autistic/autism-nimh-1.html (4305 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		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.
		Parents may note symptoms as early as infancy, although the typical age of onset is before 3 years of age.
		Autism (a developmental brain disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and a limited range of activities and interests) is the most characteristic and best studied PDD.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/pdd/pdd.htm (551 words)

	Your Child \| Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
		Autism spectrum disorders are also called Pervasive Developmental disorders, because they involve delay in many areas of development.
		To date, genetic causes for one disorder commonly accompanied by autism (Fragile X) and one autism-spectrum disorder (Rett syndrome) have been identified and genetic "hotspots" for autism have been found.
		Developmental Disabilities Clinic and Research Homepage has lots of information on PDDs, including autism, Asperger syndrome, Rett disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/yourchild/autism.htm (3079 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)-FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is a category designated by the American Psychiatric Association to indicate children with delay or deviance in their social/language/motor and/or cognitive development.
		Diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders relies on the detection of deficits in social, play, and communication skills relative to the child's mental age.
		An approach to the diagnosis of pervasive developmental disorders is presented that considers the difficulties in relationships and communication secondary to sensory and motor processing deficits.
	ericec.org /faq/pdd-faq.html (2061 words)

	Learn the Signs. Act Early. NCBDDD
		A delay in any of these areas could be a sign of a developmental problem, even autism.
		The good news is, the earlier it’s recognized the more you can do to help your child reach her full potential.
		Our work includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.
	www.cdc.gov /ncbddd/autism/actearly (205 words)

	Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) - Part 2
		Many of these medications are prescribed "off-label." This means they have not been officially approved by the FDA for use in children, but the doctor prescribes the medications if he or she feels they are appropriate for your child.
		Research into the causes of autism spectrum disorders is being fueled by other recent developments.
		The modified checklist for autism in toddlers: an initial study investigating the early detection of autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
	counsellingresource.com /distress/autistic/autism-nimh-2.html (4403 words)

	Report of the Recommendations - Autism / Pervasive Developmental Disorders - New York State Department of Health
		Providing an optimal program of early intervention for young children with developmental disabilities and their families requires knowledge of the most current information on research and practice.
		Despite the fact that this is a difficult task, practice guidelines based on a sophisticated and rigorous analysis of the extant research literature can convey essential information for the design and implementation of optimal early intervention programs.
		To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay in one or more areas of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive development.
	www.health.state.ny.us /community/infants_children/early_intervention/autism (1792 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)