Pervasive Developmental Disorder Definition

pər-vāsĭv
noun
Any of several disorders, such as autism and Asperger's syndrome, characterized by severe deficits in many areas of development, including social interaction and communication, or by the presence of repetitive, stereotyped behaviors. Such disorders are usually evident in the first years of life and are often associated with some degree of mental retardation.
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Noun

Singular:
pervasive developmental disorder
Plural:
pervasive-developmental-disorders

Pervasive Developmental Disorder Sentence Examples

  • Diagnosis of a pervasive developmental disorder is difficult because there is no specific medical test, like a blood test or imaging test that can confirm the diagnosis.

  • Some physicians may hesitate to diagnose very young children with a specific type of pervasive developmental disorder.

  • Once a pervasive developmental disorder is diagnosed, the diagnosis must be narrowed to one of the five types, which is achieved by using pre-established DSM criteria that outline the key differences among the types.

  • However, because of their impaired communication and social skills, about 70 percent of individuals with a pervasive developmental disorder are never able to live on their own.

  • The majority of children with a pervasive developmental disorder will require special education services.

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