Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
PDD; Pervasive Development Disorder |
It has been suggested that Neurodevelopmental Disorders be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication. The most commonly known PDD is autism. Parents may note symptoms of PDD as early as infancy and typically onset is prior to ...
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- Neurological disorders affect millions globally: WHO report
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- Neurological disorders affect 1 billion people: WHO
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- Neurological disorders affect 1 billion people: WHO
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- Neurological disorders affect 1 billion people: WHO
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- Neurological disorders affect 1 billion people: WHO
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- Anxiety disorders often untreated
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- Anxiety disorders often untreated
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WebMD - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
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Reuters - Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:38 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:00 EST
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- New Insurance Legislation Would End Discrimination Against People With Mental Health Disorders
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
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ScienceDaily - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
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MSNBC - Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:41 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
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The Earth Times - Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:39 EST
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Reuters - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:41 EST
- Study finds clues to mystery dizziness
Reuters - Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:41 EST
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The Earth Times - Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:56 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 03:00 EST
- FSU Researchers Determine A Critical Factor In Workings Of Proteins
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- Researchers Discover How To Fight Iron Disorders With A Drug Against Hypertension
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:00 EST
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- Danish Study Tracks Rise in Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
MedicineNet - Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 20 Jan 2007 12:00 EST
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- Updated Rates Of Common U.S. Neurological Disorders
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:00 EST
- Binge Eating Tops Other Eating Disorders
MedicineNet - Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
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National Institutes of Health - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:02 EST
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Reuters - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:24 EST
- CDC: 1 in 150 Kids May Have Autism
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- Study finds more autism, other childhood disorders
Reuters - Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:27 EST
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- CDC Releases New Data On Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) From Multiple Communities In The United States
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