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What is the difference between Autism and PDD?

The Autism Spectrum

People are often confused about Autism and whether or not it is the same thing as Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and/or Asperger's Disorder. But Autism is actually a subcategory under an umbrella term called Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).

Other disorders under the PDD umbrella include: Rhett's Disorder (which is specific to girls), Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, PDD-NOS (Not Otherwise Specified), and Autism. For a wonderful book on working with children with Autism successfully, read:The Child With Special Needs :...
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