pervasive developmental disorder; autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Clinical manifestations

  • delays in the development of psychosocial skills
    • delays in socializing with others
    • delays in communicating
    • delays in use of imagination
  • confusion
  • difficulty understanding the world around them
  • typically identified in children ~3 years of age

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References

  1. WebMD: Autism Spectrum Disorders Health Center Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/development-disorder