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By Carol | Mar 29, 2000

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Answered by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.

...ADHD,Autism and PDD

I will be taking on the role of care-giver to a 4 1/2 yr. old boy with ADHA, autism and PDD - what is PDD and what can I expect for this child?

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Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.

Mar 30, 2000

Dear Carol,

PDD means Pervasive Developmental Disorder. It is a category of childhood emotional disorders characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interaction, in social communication, and by stereotyped and repetitive behaviors. Autism is one form of Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

You can utilize the SEARCH function in this Forum and see more replies to the topics of PDD and/or Autism.

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love4art2j

Jun 27, 2008

A related discussion, Support group for a 22 yr old male with PDD, ADHD, and bipolar was started.

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