I notice physical delay with my son because he does not crawl and does not walk at 1.5 years, not able to follow simple instruction, does not recognize his name . I started to worry but some of my friend and relatives told me that some boys are more likely to have delays than girls. So I wait and see, but when he was 2 years, I and my husband decided to bring him to developmental pediatrician to know if there is something wrong with my son and his diagnosis is Global Development Delay. The developmental pediatrician also explains to me that there is an instance that a child may cope up with the delay without support but some of them need helps and support. He advises us to bring again my son after 6 months of therapy for more accurate diagnosis. In this case, I decided to research different delay disorder so that I have some knowledge and will be able to help my son’s condition
What is Pervasive Development Disorder?
Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) is refers to a group of disorder in which a child may have delays in the development of socialization and communication skills. These delays include using and understanding language, difficulty relating to others, strange play of toys, trouble with change of routine or environment, and repetitive body movements such as flapping.
What are treatments for Pervasive Development Disorder?
There is no cure for Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). However, there is a medication to address some behavioral problems. Also, a therapy can help a child or person with PDD. Specialized educational program and support services are also beneficial in improving individual with PDD.
What are the types of Pervasive Development Disorder?
- Autism
- Asperger Syndrome
- Childhood disintegrative disorder
- Rett Syndrome
- Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
What are the symptoms of Pervasive Development Disorder?
- Problems with socialization such as relating to others
- Communication problems
- Difficulty in using and understanding language
- Strange play of toys such as lining up toys, playing wheels of the cars
- Trouble with change of routine or environment
- Sensory processing disorder
- Repetitive body movement
- Repetitive behavior pattern