PDD Disorder

• PDD

People with PDD tend to have delayed development with regards to socialization and communication skills. This eMedTV article discusses PDD in detail, including the different types, symptoms, and techniques that can improve a person's outcome.

• PDD Symptoms

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

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.

• Asperger's

Children with the autism spectrum disorder known as Asperger's usually develop an obsessive interest in a single subject. This eMedTV Web page offers a detailed look at symptoms and characteristics of Asperger's.

• Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder that results in impaired thinking, feeling, and social functioning. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at autism, including information about characteristic behaviors, symptoms, and treatment.

• Rett Syndrome

This eMedTV page covers Rett syndrome, a rare disorder almost exclusively seen in females. As this page explains, typically a young girl with Rett syndrome will develop normally for 6 to 18 months, then show autism-like symptoms like social impairment.

• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

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.