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What is PDD AutismPDD or pervasive developmental disorder is a behavioral disorder of speech, communication, social interaction, and repetitive type compulsive behavior. Autism is a form of PDD. There are five types of PDD's. The most commonly encountered are PDD NOS (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified), childhood autism, and Asperger's syndrome. All these "different" conditions have common diagnostic and physiologic features but differ slightly by the specific diagnostic criteria.
How is PDD or autism diagnosed?The diagnosis of PDD is clinical, meaning "what you see is what you've got." One needs to meet specific diagnostic criteria for the different conditions, but the general requirements are that one must have symptoms that belong to the three main areas of impairments: There are five types of PDD's.Childhood autismAsperger's syndrome
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Rett's disease
PDD NOS or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified
This section will give general guidelines, providing a superficial understanding of the differences between these above-mentioned disorders. A better, more specific understanding of these disorders is given by the specific DSM IV criteria for each disorde
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How do you inherit the disease of Autism?
Autism is not a disease, Autism is a neurological difference - a difference in a persons brain and how their brain works. There is a strong genetic factor but we don't yet know the exact causes of Autism.
Will you have autism all my life?
Autism is a neurological difference, it is how the brain works and who you are as an individual. Thus for as long as you live you will be autistic.
How can you protect yourselves from autism?
Autism isn't something you need protected from - autism is a difference in how the brain works compared to neurotypical brains, it's nothing bad that would come to get you.
How do you stop being autistic?
You don't. Autism is currently incurable. Therapy and education can help symptoms, but it is otherwise impossible to "stop being autistic".
Does sickness effect autistic people?
Autism is not a sickness. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. It is a condition with a genetic component that affects the way the brain works.
What qualifications would someone need to teach children with autism?
In would think that first you should have a degree in psychology, then a certificate in Autism, this would give an individual enough knowledge about the brain and how it works. Autism relate to the function of the brain, but the practical aspect of autism is to understand and help the childdaily function. By Charles Oxley
Does Maurice Moses psychologist work with young children with Autism?
Maurice Moses, behavior psychologist works with young children with autism. His approach is positive and proactive. He helps parents and teachers develop brain compatible instructional and behavior plans for young children with autism. He has worked with young children with autism for the past 20 years.
Why cant autism be cured?
Autism isn't a disease, it is a difference in how the brain works - to cure autism would mean changing a persons brain so that they think differently, experience the world differently, and they would essentially no longer be themselves.
What are 3 symptoms of autism?
The appearance of autism can vary from person to person. They can be verbal, bright and engaged while some are non-verbal.
What has the author Sally J Rogers written?
Sally J. Rogers has written: 'An early start for your child with autism' -- subject(s): Means of communication, Popular works, Treatment, Autism in children, Children with disabilities
How do you spell Autism ?
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What is infantile autism?
Infantile Autism is when a baby or toddler (an Infant) has autism.
