Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
-Pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) are conditions which are characterized by developmental delays in basic skills such as peer socialization, communication, and the use of imagination
-A student with a pervasive developmental disorder might have problems relating to other people and understanding how social interactions work
-It is generally diagnosed at a young age (typically during a period of rapid development)
There are five categories that fall under the PDD umbrella term.
-A student with a pervasive developmental disorder might have problems relating to other people and understanding how social interactions work
-It is generally diagnosed at a young age (typically during a period of rapid development)
There are five categories that fall under the PDD umbrella term.
1. Autism
2. Asperger Syndrome
3. Rett Syndrome
4. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
5. Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS).
Video Resource:
This video gives an overview of PDD-NOS
Video Resource:
This video gives an overview of PDD-NOS
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