Articles related to "Pervasive Developmental Disorder"
Autism Defined
A brief explanation on what Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders are and their prevalence in our society.
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism comprises a wide spectrum of disorders and affects an estimated one in every 150 children.
Autism is a form of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
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• rett syndrome
• childhood disintegrative disorder
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Asperger's Syndrome (AS)
Asperger's syndrome (AS) is a pervasive developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. Asperger's symptoms can include sensory integration problems and limited interests.
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• pervasive developmental disorder
• high functioning autism
• pdd
Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Tools
Making a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder is made easier with the use of one of several industry-standard diagnostic tools.
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• autism diagnostic observation schedule
• autism diagnostic interview revised
• pervasive developmental disorder behavior inventor
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Exploring the Autism Spectrum
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Learn the differences between the five types of autism spectrum disorders.
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• autistic disorder
• asperger’s disorder
• pdd-nos
History of Autism in the DSM
Autism spectrum disorders have not always been included as unique diagnostic conditions in the DSM. Through the years, the diagnostic criteria has been refined.
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• autistic disorder
• asperger’s disorder
Reflections on an Asperger Diagnosis In Adulthood
Learning that one has Asperger's Syndrome as an adult is a different kind of challenge than those who find out with systemic and parental support and guidance in childhood. It gives one pause for much reflection.
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Related Disorders
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is not one disorder but a category of disorders. Autism is the most severe of these. What are some of the others?
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• pdd
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• autism
• asperger syndrome
Rett Disorder & Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is a catagory of disorders, of which Autism and Asperger Disorder are two. Less known are Rett Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder,
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• pervasive
• developmental disorder
• pdd
• disorders
Did MMR Vaccine Cause Autism
London researchers discredit study that links MMR vaccine to autism. No way, they say.
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• what causes autism
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• mmr does not cause autism
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
Housing the Fragile X Research and Treatment Center as well as the Autism Phenome Project, the MIND Institute leads autism research projects in the United States.
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• m.i.n.d. institute
• autism phenome project
• fragile x research and treatment center
• robert hendren
Uncommon Types of Autism
There are five types of autism spectrum disorders. Two of the more uncommon types, Rett's Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, are detailed here.
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• rett’s disorder
• childhood disintegrative disorder
• pervasive developmental disorder
• childhood regression