Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

is there a difference between pdd and asperger's?

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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.

Question 7

can you tell me what you suggest if you don't have sad. i am also not sure if i have pdd, can you have both?

Accepted Answer

See psychiatrist: With these concerns, i suggest seeing a psychiatrist for a thorough evaluation rather than guessing at your symptoms.  Yes, you can have more than one condition at a time. Follow your symptoms with your menstrual cycle for a time, to see if they vary accordingly.  Also it's possible to have major depression rather than seasonal affective disorder.  A psychiatrist could help you know for sure.

Question 8

i have a 26 year old son with down's syndrome (primary) and pdd. recently he's having intermittent explosive episodes. what medicine would help him?

Accepted Answer

IED: Generally, ied, intermittent explosive disorder, is a syndrome with several causes. Your son has a condition prone to ied. Meds that help include beta blockers, anticonvulsants/mood stabilizers/ and  antipsychotics or benzodiazepines. They all are effective in the right patient. Work with his md to figure out particular triggers, that will guide drug selection. Low blood sugar may be an issue, too.

Question 9

what is pdd-nos?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can you treat pdd-nos?

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Social Skills: Most patients on the pdd spectrum suffer from communication and interpersonal skill issues.  These are best addressed in a therapeutic social skills treatment group.  If there are other symptoms such as anxiety or aggression, dofferent interventions may be required.  Best to see a child psychiatrist or child behavioral specialist for an evaluation and recommendations.

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