Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Symptoms & Signs (PDD)

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Alternate Names : PDD

Symptoms of PDD depend on which type of disorder is present. The symptoms may include:

difficulty interacting with others

distaste for cuddling, hugging, or being held

difficulty expressing oneself, verbally and nonverbally

a delay or lack of speech development

regression in social interaction

difficulty playing with others

Some people with PDD may show:

a tendency to injure themselves or aggressive behavior to others

repeated body movements, such as flapping arms, rocking back and forth, banging their head

a tendency to repeat words or sentences over and over

sensitivity to the five senses

bizarre behaviors in social situations

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Lama Rimawi, MD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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