PERSUASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER .

What is Developmental Persuasive Disorder It is also known as PDD This is where child only shows some signs of Autism, but not in all times, or in all place. PDD is first seen three or four year of age. Some children show signs while still an infant.

There are areas that signs could be present;

The developmental delays in social interaction can be seen when the child is a baby. They may not look you in the eyes, or smile when you are interacting with them. They do not hold their arms up for you to pick them up.

 They might play off by their self.

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Children with PDD; They do not have problems with separation from their Parents. They also do not have issues with stranger. They have hard time making friends. They do not want to pay with others.

Communication Impairments
The impairments of communication in children with PDD can start while in infancy The child do not or try to talk like other children do. Children with PDD pick up speech easily, but they have problems using the right words in a situation.

 They have hard time in emotion. .not show facial They usually will expressions that go along with emotion. They are only talk about subjects they are interested in.

Unusual Behaviors
Some of these behaviors can include repetitive actions. Some children with PDD often have a hard time with change. Child with PDD usually like certain texture. They also attachment to a smell or taste.

How PDD is Diagnosed

Medical assessment -The medical assessment will examine the child completely to rule out any health conditions that could be causing the symptoms thre child experiencing.

Educational assessment
The child will be tested in several different subject areas. They will be assessed on what skills they have appropriate for their age. They will be assessed in daily living skills.

Psychological Assessment
The child will be assessed by a psychologist to rule out any mental disorder that could be causing the problems. The child will be examined in several areas like cognitive, or social. They will be evaluated for anxiety, or problems with depressions.

Behavior Observation Assessment

The doctor assessing the child for PDD might want to observe the child in a natural settings. This can be done at home. This gives the doctor a better view of symptoms a child I having.

Communication Assessment
The child will have their communication skills tested. This will be done with testing and talking to the child parent. The child will be assessed for their ability to understand others, and their ability to use their words.

Occupational Assessment
It will check how the child can use their fine motor skills. They will also check for any sensory issues the child may dealing with.