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The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), was a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication.
Uneven skill development (strengths in some areas and delays in others) Unusual play with toys and other objects; Repetitive body movements or behavior patterns; Preoccupation with fantasies that interfere and that are not normal to have at a certain age depending on social, cultural and religious norms. Unconventional perception of the world
Developmental disability is a diverse group of chronic conditions, comprising mental or physical impairments that arise before adulthood. Developmental disabilities cause individuals living with them many difficulties in certain areas of life, especially in "language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living". [1]
Global developmental delay is an umbrella term used when children are significantly delayed in two or more areas of development. It can be diagnosed when a child is delayed in one or more milestones, categorised into motor skills , speech , cognitive skills, and social and emotional development. [ 1 ]
Alexander qualified for five therapies through Early Intervention, a federal program dedicated to treating developmental delays in babies and toddlers and helping them develop the tools they need ...
Pervasive developmental disorder, a classification of disorders by delays in basic functions Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Developmental delay .
About one in six children in the U.S. has at least one developmental disability or other developmental delay, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pages in category "Pervasive developmental disorders" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...