People with PDD tend to have delayed development with regard to socialization and communication skills. This eMedTV article discusses this condition in detail, including the different types, symptoms, and techniques that can improve a person's outcome.
Common PDD symptoms discussed in this eMedTV resource affect a variety of developmental areas, such as language and social skills. Symptoms are expressed in different ways and to differing degrees in individuals.
PDD treatment options, as this eMedTV page explains, are designed to help with symptoms and improve communication and social skills. Specialized education and medications are just two of the options discussed in this article.
A child with Asperger syndrome often has an obsessive interest in a single topic. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at this developmental disorder, including its symptoms, prognosis, and treatment options.
What is autism? As this eMedTV article explains, autism is a brain disorder that affects thought, communication, and social interaction. This Web page also includes information on the possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options for autism.
A relatively rare condition, Rett syndrome is a type of autism spectrum disorder. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at Rett syndrome, including how it develops, who it affects, and what causes it.
Childhood disintegrative disorder is a rare type of autism spectrum disorder. As this eMedTV page explains, it is characterized by a profound loss of vocabulary, motor skills, and social skills. It usually occurs between the ages of three and four.
