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whats a pervasive developmental disorder?

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PDD: Pervasive developmental disorder is a label/diagnosis given to those with some but not all of the criteria for autistic spectrum disorder. It reflects a less severe disorder. It is used for significant impairment in development of reciprocal social interaction or communication skills or when stereotyped behaviors, interests & activities are present.

Question 2

pervasive developmental disorder, what is this?

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It is an out-dated : term for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, which are now " lumped" under one diagnosis in the Diagnostic &amp; Statistical Manual V as Autistic Spectrum Disorder Levels I, II &amp; III, depending on severity. ASD subsumes Asperger Syndrome &amp; PDD-Not Otherwise Specified. Rett Syndrome &amp; Childhood Disintegrative Disorder are no longer included because they differ in cause &amp; clinical course.

Question 3

whats high functioning pervasive developmental disorder?

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ASD: This is in the autistic spectrum. Call the autistic research institute in san diego for referral to a defeat autism now physican. This is a biochemical disorder and the earlier treatment is started, the better.

Question 4

is autism a developmental disorder?

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Autism: Yes , it is a neurodevelopmental disorder occuring in childhood.Some are mentally retarted. Problem with social behavior and communication , also with repetitive stereotype patterns of behavior.

Question 5

pervasive developmental disorder for adults or kids?

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Autism specrum disor: Autism, autism spectrum disorders and pervasive developmental dirsorder all enompass identical group of neurodevelopmental disorders, initially described by dr. Leo kanner and hans Asperger in 1943 and 1944, respectively. They are epigenetic disorders, caused by submicroscopic deletion or duplication of genes, also called copy  number variation cnv. The gene expression is suppressed by environment.

Question 6

know anything about pervasive developmental disorder?

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Yes: I have treated many. This is in the autistic spectrum. Call the autism research institute in san diego for referral to a defeat autism now doc. It is treatable.

Question 7

what is meant by pervasive developmental disorder in young people?

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PDD: Pervasive developmental disorder is a label/diagnosis given to those with some but not all of the criteria for autistic spectrum disorder. It reflects a less severe disorder. It is used for significant impairment in development of reciprocal social interaction or communication skills or when stereotyped behaviors, interests & activities are present.

Question 8

can you tell me if bpd is a developmental disorder rather than a personality disorder?

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BPD is a brain-based: Mental illness or psychiatric disorder, not a personality disorder. Each child of a parent with bpd has a 20% empiric chance of developing it. In some families with a clear pattern of autosomal dominant inheritance, each child of an affected individual has a 50% chance. An MRI study in adults show reduced frontal-lobe volume; one in kids showed "multi-dimensional impairment", as in schizophrenia.

Question 9

my 5 year old son has been diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder , mild retardation/ what future for him?

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Depends: The diagnosis of PPD covers a broad range of delays. Some children more severally delayed than others.  The important thing is getting your child all the services that can help him achieve his best potential. He would benefit from an individual education plan, iep, in school. This plan can provide extra help in school. Possible physical therapy and occupational therapy, depending on delays.

Question 10

what do you suggest if my three yr old son was diagnosed with a developmental disorder and has speech and cognitive sensory delays eligible for ssi?

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See neurologist.: A pediatric neurologist could help you  evaluate your son and if he needs SSI can help obtain this with a doctor's report.

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