Pervasive developmental disorder an altered perspective

Quinn, Barbara. (Author). Malone, Anthony. (Added Author).

Summary: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or PDD, is the umbrella term used to cover the whole family of autistic spectrum disorders - including autism and Asperger Syndrome. Within this group there is a subgroup called NOS - not otherwise specified - which covers the conditions which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria for autism or Asperger Syndrome. Because PDD covers such a wide spectrum, it presents very differently from child to child. Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved. They also review associated disorders such as OCD, and discuss the different treatments and therapies available. The book includes frequently-asked questions, as well as the experiences of other parents. It is accessible, informative and supportive, a practical introduction to PDD.

Record details

ISBN: 1417552611 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 9781417552610 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 184642206X
ISBN: 9781846422065
ISBN: 1853028762
ISBN: 1280538007
ISBN: 9781280538001
Physical Description: electronic resource
remote
1 online resource (157 p.)
Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-151) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is pervasive developmental disorder? -- Social reciprocity -- Communication -- Impairment in play style -- More characteristics -- The evaluation process --- What can be done? Medical perspective -- Additional options -- Up close and personal.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.