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	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		PDDs are a wide spectrum of social and communication disorders, including autism, that can be complicated to diagnose.
		PDDs refer to a broader group of neurobiological conditions, known as autistic spectrum disorders, that are characterized by delayed development of communication and social skills.
		What is known is that PDDs are not caused by what used to be known as "the cold mother" in psychological studies (earlier notions that these disorders developed because of the emotional detachment of a child's parents have been debunked).
	kidshealth.org /parent/positive/learning/pervasive_develop_disorders.html (722 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		This is a group of uncommon psychiatric disorders with the common denominators of deficient social skills, impaired development of verbal and nonverbal communication, and an inability to participate in activities requiring imagination.
		Rett's disorder involves autistic behavior, dementia, ataxia, severely impaired expressive and receptive language development with severe psychomotor retardation, and loss of previously acquired purposeful hand use between ages 30 months and 5 years, with the subsequent development of stereotyped hand movements (e.g., hand-wringing or hand washing).
		Asperger's disorder involves encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus; apparent inflexible adherence to specific, non-functional routines or rituals; stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms; and persistent preoccupation with parts or objects.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/609.html (603 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication.
		Some children with PDD benefit from specialized classrooms in which the class size is small and instruction is given on a one-to-one basis.
		PDD is not fatal and does not affect normal life expectancy.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/921448895.html (352 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder and Autism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		PDD and Asperger's Disorder are labels, or diagnoses, to describe a set of observable characteristics and difficulties in children.
		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.
		Ideally children with PDD should be evaluated by a team which includes a developmental pediatrician, a speech and language pathologist, an audiologist, and a psychologist and/or psychiatrist.
	www.communityinclusion.org /publications/pddbook.html (5499 words)

	Information About Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Semantic-Pragmatic language disorder is a condition in which complex language is intact, but either the content of the communication or the functional purpose of the communication is not clear.
		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.
		PDD is not one disorder but a category that encompasses a wide range of delays of different magnitude in different domains.
	info.med.yale.edu /chldstdy/autism/pddinfo.html (3729 words)

	Pervasive developmental disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Pervasive developmental disorders include five different conditions: Asperger's syndrome, autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), and Rett's syndrome.
		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.rwjhamilton.org /Atoz/ency/pervasive_developmental_disorders.asp (1580 words)

	Health Information - Yale Medical Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Children with PDD have difficulty in areas of development or use of functional skills such as language, communication, and socialization behaviors.
		Pervasive developmental disorders can be identified by the age of 3 years.
		While some children with PDD require specialized classrooms which are highly structured and provide attention to a child's specific academic needs, others are able to function in a regular classroom with less specialized attention.
	ymghealthinfo.org /content.asp?pageid=P02577 (966 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Pervasive developmental disorders, most often, can be identified in the early years of a child's life.
		Children with PDD have difficulty in areas of development or use of functional skills such as language, communication, socialization, and motor behaviors.
		Pervasive developmental disorders are usually identified by the age of 3 years.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/peds_mentalhealth/pdd.cfm (911 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is an umbrella term used to define a wide range disorders including a spectrum of behavioral problems commonly associated with autism.
		PDDs range from 'mild' developmental delays and disorders to more serious developmental disorders such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and the autistic spectrum of disorders.
		PDD can be differentiated into four main categories according to the age of onset, course of development and prognosis.
	home.iprimus.com.au /rboon/PervasiveDevelopmentalDisorders.htm (1873 words)

	HON Mother & Child Glossary, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterised by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialisation and communication.
		The most common PDDs include autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett's syndrome, and PDD not otherwise specified.
		Some children with PDD benefit from specialised classrooms in which the class size is small and instruction is given on a one-to-one basis.
	www.hon.ch /Dossier/MotherChild/child_mentalhealth/pdd.html (269 words)

	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.
		Children with this atypical PDD frequently present with between five and seven symptoms and a judgment is made by the clinician that these symptoms represent a significant handicap for the child over and above his or her developmental delay.
		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)

	Autism - Center for Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Autism-like syndrome and Autistic related Disorders ...
		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.2 Prevalence studies have been done in several states and also in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia.
		Autism is any of a spectrum of disorders, and lies somewhere under the umbrella of a greater encompassing spectrum, that of pervasive developmental disorders that involve the functioning of the brain.
		All these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of difference in communication skills, social interactions, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior.
	www.greatplainslaboratory.com (6134 words)

	Disability Info: Pervasive Developmental Disorders (FS20)
		All types of PDD are neurological disorders that are usually evident by age 3.
		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)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders, IRCA Articles, Access Autism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		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)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Therapy for children with PDD should be individualized because each child's disorder is distinct and presents specific needs.
		Facilitated communication (FC) uses another person, a facilitator, to support the hand, arm, or shoulder of the person with the disorder, assisting him or her in pressing the keys of a computer keyboard or communication board.
		Because the needs of children with these disorders vary, you may want to set up an individualized education plan (IEP) for your child.
	kidshealth.org /parent/medical/learning/pervasive_develop_disorders_prt.htm (1279 words)

	Autism Today, latest news and resources for autism and autism related issues
		This description of PDD and autism is from the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
		Overall, a gross and sustained impairment in social interaction and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests and Recreation, occurring in the context of preserved cognitive and language development.
		This category should be used when there is a severe and pervasive impairment in the development of reciprocal social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, or the development of stereotyped behavior, interests and Recreation, but the criteria are not met for a specific Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, or Avoidant Personality Disorder.
	www.autismtoday.com /autism_dsmiv.htm (767 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Pervasive developmental disorders
		Asperger's syndrome, autistic disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder are 4-5 times more common in boys, and Rett's syndrome has been diagnosed primarily in girls.
		They usually become deeply involved in a very few interests which tend to occupy most of their time and attention.
		A number of neurological conditions, such as convulsions, are commonly found to accompany these disorders.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0010/ai_2601001050 (862 words)

	The DRM WebWatcher: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		"Pervasive Developmental Disorders" is a relatively recent term that describes a class of disorders characterized by impairments in social interaction, imaginative activity, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and a limited number of interests and activities that tend to be repetitive.
		These disorders include autism, Rett's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Asperger's syndrome, and "pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified" (PDDNOS).
		This "package" from the Autism Society of America (ASA) includes the diagnostic criteria for PDD, a discussion of the difference between autism and PDD, and an opinion piece on the relationship between autism and PDD, as well as links to related ASA materials.
	www.disabilityresources.org /PDD.html (206 words)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)-FAQ
		Services that are necessary to support a classroom for students with autism and PDD include early diagnosis and intervention, discrete-trial teaching techniques, sensory integration activities, parent involvement and support, inclusive opportunities with peers, intensive language and socialization training, and training in generalization skills.
		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)

	Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		In the DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994), “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.
		The term Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) was first used in the 1980s to describe a class of disorders.
		This approach contributes to the confusion about the term, because the term PDD actually refers to a category of disorders and is not a diagnostic label.
	www.sarasota.usf.edu /SpecialEducation/autpdd.htm (5468 words)

	Resources for Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Note: Some of these clinics and groups deal with the whole range of children affected by Pervasive Developmental Disorders; others are geared specifically toward higher-functioning social disabilities such as HFA and Asperger's Syndrome.
		A licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in autism and asperger's disorder, and a diplomate in family, marital, and domestic relations.
		The Developmental Disabilities Program is a unique and highly specialized clinical service for children and adolescents between the ages of 4 and 22 years who show signs of serious emotional and behavioral problems in addition to a developmental disability, such as autism or mental retardation.
	info.med.yale.edu /chldstdy/autism/pdd.html (5974 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		An update to Waltz's Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help (1999), this new book will be incredibly useful to parents and educators working with children and adults suffering from autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
		Of the changes made to this edition, first and foremost is the terminology: ASD, which incorporates autism, Asperger's syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders into one diagnosis, is now an accepted umbrella term for those conditions.
		Pervasive Development Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help is the guide for parents (or newly diagnosed adults) who struggle with this neurological condition that profoundly impacts the life of the child and family.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1565925300?v=glance (2048 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Autism and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) are a phenomenologically related set neuropsychiatric disorders.
		Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders by Donald J. Cohen in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
		Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Diagnosis, Options, and Answers by Mitzi Waltz on page 278
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0521553865?v=glance (972 words)

	Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		When a child is diagnosed with PDD, parents struggle to come to terms with the child’s disorder.
		The DSM-IV outlines five forms of pervasive developmental disorder: autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett's disorder, and PDD-not otherwise specified.
		This is the AAP's recently released policy statement on the use of patterning as a treatment for children with conditions such as autism.
	www.athealth.com /Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_3_45.html (623 words)

	pervasive developmental disorder, PDD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Pervasive developmental disorders, or PDD's, all involve greater or lesser degrees of problems with social interaction and communication, language ability, and intellectual function.
		Initially, the diagnosis of autism was applied to children with a spectrum of disorders of communication, development and behavior.
		Autism and its relatives are now included under the broader umbrella known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), which include
	www.sleeptight.com /EncyMaster/P/PDD.html (75 words)

	BehaveNet® Clinical Capsule™: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
		Severe impairment pervades broad areas of social and psychological development in children with these mental disorders.
		American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition.
		Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Cambridge Monographs in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Hardcover 1998
	www.behavenet.com /capsules/disorders/pdd.htm (84 words)

	oreilly.com -- Online Catalog: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, First Edition
		This unique book encompasses both the practical aspects as well as the personal stories and emotional facets of living with PDD-NOS, the most common pervasive developmental disorder.
		Parents of an undiagnosed child may suspect many things, from autism to severe allergies.
		Pervasive Developmental Disorders is for parents (or newly diagnosed adults) who struggle with this neurological condition that profoundly impacts the life of child and family.
	www.oreilly.com /catalog/pdd (139 words)

	Children's of Minnesota - Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Woodbine House, c.2000.WM 203.5 C536 2000 C.2 Chapters cover diagnosis, daily life, family life, education, advocacy, adjustment, medical problems and treatments, development, legal rights, and other conditions within the specturm of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).
		Waltz, Mitzi.Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help - For Parents and Patients with PDD-NOS and Atypical PDD.
		O'Reilley, c.1999.WS 350 W231 1999 C.2 The author uses a range of stories from parents who are raising children with PDDs to discuss diagnosis, treatment options (including medications, sensory integration, behavior modification, occupational, physical, and speech therapy)
	xpedio02.childrenshc.org /stellent/groups/public/@xcp/@web/@bibliography/@parents/documents/policyreferenceprocedure/web020924.asp (183 words)

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