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Pervasive Development Disorder's

Posted 07-10-2008 at 05:49 PM by njqt466

Pervasive Development Disorders (PDD)

The term "PDD" is widely used by professionals to refer to children with autism and related disorders; however, there is a great deal of disagreement and confusion among professionals concerning the PDD label.

Diagnosis of PDD, including autism or any other developmental disability, is based upon the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association...

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What are Autism Spectrum Disorder's

Posted 07-10-2008 at 05:45 PM by njqt466

What is Autism?
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities.

Autism is one of five disorders...

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What's Unique About Asperger's Disorder?

Posted 07-10-2008 at 05:40 PM by njqt466

History

Asperger's Disorder was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger who observed autistic-like behaviors and difficulties with social and communication skills in boys who had normal intelligence and language development. Many professionals felt Asperger's Disorder was simply a milder form of autism and used the term "high-functioning autism" to describe these individuals. Professor Uta Frith, with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience of University...

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The Diagnostic Criteria of Asperger's Disorder

Posted 07-10-2008 at 05:14 PM by njqt466
Updated 07-10-2008 at 05:20 PM by njqt466

I know I write about Apserger's a lot, to the annoyance of many, so I figured I would try and limit myself to this blog.

Asperger's is a topic near and dear to my heart because my adorable, 7 year old cousin was diagnosed with this disorder about 2 years ago.

He is my heart, I would do anything for this child. Which is why I try to keep up with new strategies and therapies for this disorder. Life with Malcolm or as I still like to call him 'babycakes' can...

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