Jan 9, 2024 · Pervasive developmental disorders — now known as autism spectrum disorder — are a group of developmental delays that affect social and communication skills.

The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), was a group of disorders characterized by delays in the …

Mar 2, 2025 · Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) are now referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Learn what this means and how it affects individuals

Some developmental health professionals refer to PDD-NOS as “subthreshold autism." In other words, it’s the diagnosis they use for someone who has some but not all characteristics of autism or who …

Oct 17, 2022 · What is pervasive developmental disorder? Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average …

May 22, 2025 · Autism spectrum disorder includes conditions that were once thought to be separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and a form of widespread …

Learn about pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), its connection to autism, key signs, and therapy treatments

What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders / PDD / PDD-NOS? The diagnostic category of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the …

Aug 11, 2024 · Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, …

Oct 13, 2025 · What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder? Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) was historically used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental conditions marked by significant …