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Pervasive Development Disorder

Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Childhood Disintergrative Disorder, Rett Syndrome and PDDNOS

By Lisamarie Sanders

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"There are many, many reasons why kids have symptoms like these," Dr. Hilsabeck says. "There are many other possibilities that need to be considered before you give a diagnosis of PDD." She further explains that the symptoms of PDD are also the symptoms of a number of other disorders. "It's only how they combine that you figure out which disorder it is," she says.

Prognosis
Although early and intense intervention can help children with PDDs improve their skills, the long-term outlook is not very promising. Because of their impaired communication and social skills, approximately 70 percent of children with PDDs will never be able to live on their own.

Unfortunately, Dr. London's son fits this statistic. At 14, he is very well behaved, but his language is still mediocre. When asked about his future, Dr. London says, "I don't think he'll ever live independently."

For more information on PDD, check the following resources:

National Alliance for Autism Research
Provides the latest news and research on autism. Sign up for their free newsletter to receive important breakthroughs, legislative alerts and other useful information.

National Institute for Child Health and Human Development
Read news releases and publications, and learn more about federal research programs.

Yale Child Study Center
Contains information and current research on Asperger's syndrome and other PDDs.

Asperger's Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN)
Offers articles and information on Asperger's syndrome (some written by Asperger's sufferers) as well as a parents' corner, calendar and recommended reading list.

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