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Autism Types

Autism belongs to a category of disorders called pervasive developmental disorders (PDD). These disorders are characterizes by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development.

There are five disorders that fit under PDD:

Autistic disorder
Asperger's disorder
Childhood disintegrative disorder
Rett's disorder
PDD - not otherwise specified

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Last Updated: Feb 26, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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