The Guide To Finally Understanding Autism
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Developmental disorders can be pervasive or speci(c, an Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, comes under the category of pervasive. The term Pervasive Development Disorder, or PDD, refers to a category of behavioural and psychological development disorders which a.ect a wide range of mental and physical functions and are not restricted to one speci(c area of development. The su.erer will likely exhibit a range of disabilities a.ecting a variety of their natural functions.
In contrast, a Speci(c Developmental Disorder, or SDD, will have a speci(c area of e.ect: Examples include dyslexia (inability to learn reading or writing skills), dyspraxia (inability to perform certain movements), dyscalculia (di5culty in learning or understanding mathematics) and dysgraphia (inability to write, whilst able to read). So PDDs and SDDs are often presented in contrast to each other to highlight their area of affect.
This book is a must-read for any parent of an autistic child. There it's a wealth of information here and is undoubtedly a resource to return to many times.
This book was so helpful especially with all the different info on autism. I highly recommend it.
Helpful for me as a parent of a recently diagnosed child. Good overview.
