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PDD not otherwise specified or PDD-NOS is a pervasive developmental disorder.
PDD-NOS is a 'subthreshold' condition, in which some symptoms of autism or a similar pervasive developmental disorder can be identified, while other symptoms cannot be. Especially common is difficulty interacting with peers.
References[]
- Kennedy, Diane M. The ADHD-Autism Connection: A Step toward more accurate diagnosis and effective treatment ISBN 1578564980
- Website for those with PDD-NOS
External links[]
- Yale
- Autism Press - A general news site about autism, Asperger, and PDD-NOS that posts related articles, from emerging therapies and scientific research to advice for parents and inspirational stories.
- #McDD - Portalsite about McDD (Multiple-complex Developmental Disorder), in the DSM-IV-TR still seen as a subtype of PDD-NOS.
Pervasive developmental disorders / Autism spectrum | |
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Causes • Comorbid conditions • Epidemiology • Heritability • Sociological and cultural aspects • Therapies |
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Asperger syndrome • Autism • Childhood disintegrative disorder • PDD-NOS • Rett syndrome |
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Epilepsy • Fragile X syndrome • High-functioning autism • Hyperlexia • Multiple-complex Developmental Disorder • Semantic pragmatic disorder • Nonverbal learning disorder |
| Controversies |
Autism rights movement • Autistic enterocolitis • Chelation • MMR vaccine • Neurodiversity • Refrigerator mother • Thiomersal |
| Lists |
Autism-related topics • Further reading on Asperger syndrome • |
| Groups |
Aspies For Freedom • Autism Network International • Autistic Self Advocacy Network • Autism Society of America • Autism Speaks • Generation Rescue • National Autistic Society • SafeMinds |
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