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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
...ADHD,Autism and PDD
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Mar 30, 2000 12:00AM
, Mar 30, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Carol,
PDD means Pervasive Developmental Disorder. It is a category of childhood emotional disorders characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interaction, in social communication, and by stereotyped and repetitive behaviors. Autism is one form of Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
You can utilize the SEARCH function in this Forum and see more replies to the topics of PDD and/or Autism.
PDD means Pervasive Developmental Disorder. It is a category of childhood emotional disorders characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interaction, in social communication, and by stereotyped and repetitive behaviors. Autism is one form of Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
You can utilize the SEARCH function in this Forum and see more replies to the topics of PDD and/or Autism.
Member Comments (1)
by love4art2j, Jun 27, 2008 03:13PM
A related discussion, Support group for a 22 yr old male with PDD, ADHD, and bipolar was started.
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