The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication. Parents may note symptoms of PDD in children as early as infancy, and typically onset is prior to three years of age.
Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), which includes atypical autism (or is also called atypical autism).
Because of the "NOS", which means "not otherwise specified", it is hard to describe what PDD-NOS is, other than its being an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some people diagnosed with PDD-NOS are close to having Asperger syndrome, but do not quite fit. Others have near full fledged autism, but without some of its symptoms. The psychology field is considering creating several subclasses within PDD-NOS.
I knew from the very beginning that things just werent right...Slow to reach all his milestones...Not talking properly, not walking properly, not communicating, or eating well.
But everyone always gave me an excuse.."He has older siblings, he doesnt need to talk or walk"..He is spoilt, this is why he behaves the way he does....Always some reason...
Well i didnt sit back and listen...i worried, i cried when he was otrasized at daycare, no friends, prefered his own company, never particiapted, never had anything to show, bit people, spat on people, licked everything in sight. Smelt people, ate things he shouldnt, didnt like loud noises, low pain tolerance and no idea of consequences...
And fianlly someone who has listened, who took time to watch, who asked questions, who now has put us all on a path to understanding, to learning,to success...
So my advice to parents who may think their child has a problem, keep looking, keep asking questions and dont listen to those who have no understanding of what your talking about..
Mums know...listen to your instincts...
