Question 1

is echolalia a common symptom of pdd?

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Yes: Echolalia is normal in you infants and may occur in a few other disorders, mostly language delay, but it is especially common in autism and other forms of pdd.  It can be both immediate (echoing back something just said) and delayed (echoing a word or phrase from an earlier time such as from a watching a movie.  In some, it is quite elaborate, including not just words but tone and gestures too.

Question 2

what is pdd?

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PMS: This is an industry term for what most people call PMS or premenstrual syndrome - PDD (or pmdd) stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which in all honesty is industry's way of creating a diagnosis for what most women feel prior to their menstrual cycle, and thus justify the selling of a drug to treat this condition.  Sarafem, which is rebranded Prozac (fluoxetine) is marketed for this condition.

Question 3

what to tell me about pdd: pervasive development disorder?

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Autism Spectrum DO: It is classified as pervasive developmental disorder, and includes Asperger syndrome, autism, childhood disintegrative disorder & rett syndrome. It is characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors or interests & sometimes cognitive delays.

Question 4

what is the difference between "pdd" and "add" in pre-schoolers?

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Different disorders: Pdd refers to autism-like symptoms such as poor social skills, impaired language, and odd and unusual behaviors.  Add refers to high impulsivity, high activity levels, and poor attention and focus.  With toddlers, these symptoms can overlap and may require a specialist to sort out what is happening, but the treatments and course over time are quite different from each other.

Question 5

what is the difference between pdd and add as seen in preschoolers?

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Lots of differences: Clinically, they are quite distinct, with very different long-term courses and key symptom presentations.  Pdd causes problems wih diminished social drive, impaired language, and odd behaviors.  Adhd manifests with high activity levels, impulsivity, short attention but socially connected.

Question 6

what can you tell me about people having pdd: pervasive development disorder?

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On autism spectrum: Pdd is a diagnosis given when a person has autistic characteristics such as difficulty with social interaction, language comprehension problems, or sensory issues but does not meet criteria for a specific autistic spectrum disorder (asd). Consult an autism specialist to create personal behavior, family coping and educational strategies. More info @nimh, cdc, autism speaks websites for a start.

Question 7

what are the differences and/or similarities between asperger's and pdd?

Accepted Answer

Same Cateogry: The term pdd (pervasive developmental disorder) is the name for what is often called autism or autistic disorder. Asperger's syndrome has some of the features of autism, but to a milder and less disabling extent.

Question 8

what is pdd-nos?

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PDD: Pdd-nos stands for pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified. In other words, this is a disorder that is characterized by symptoms that are similar to both autism and asperger's disorder, but a person does not meet the full criteria for either of those diagnoses.

Question 9

is there a cure for pdd?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no: But there are treatments that can make big differences. Each child is different and might have very unique optimal function levels, but all can be helped. Here are links. - Hope you find good caring help.

http://mental-health.emedtv.com/pdd/pdd-treatment.html

http://www.learninglinks.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/LLIS-36_Austism-Disorders.pdf

http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/

Question 10

is there a difference between pdd and asperger's?

Accepted Answer

General to specific: Asperger's is a specific condition in the overall category of similarly clustered conditions called "pervasive developmental disorders, " or pdd.  So, one could have pdd, but not be asperger's, but the converse is not true.

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