Pervasive developmental disorder

The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), refers to a group of five disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication. The pervasive developmental disorders are: The first three of these disorders are commonly called the autism spectrum disorders; the last two disorders are much rarer, and are somet... more
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