PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDF File)
by Luke Y. Tsai, M.D.
NICHCY Briefing Paper #FS20, January 1998, resources updated 2003
Detailed information on the five pervasive developmental disorders and their diagnostic criteria

Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDF File)
NICHCY Fact Sheet #1, August 2002
A one-page fact sheet

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) (PDF File)
Booklet from the NIH, 2004 -- but please read a site visitor's caution about this booklet.

Overview of Autism
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, revised 2004
Brief overview that incorporates some data on patterns and prevalence in school settings

Overview of Asperger's Disorder
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, 2002
Brief overview that looks at some of the current research on the source of social impairments in Asperger's

Overview of NVLD
Leslie E. Packer, PhD 2004
Profiles of NVLD

Strategies to Help Youth with NVLD
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, 2004

For Your Reference Shelf on PDD
Books on autism, Asperger's, and NVLD

Links: PDD
Links to other web sites with information on autism, Asperger's Disorder, and NVLD

PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS - POINTS OF INTEREST

Don't forget to visit the Education Information Section for articles on school-related problems and links for educators on PDD.

LEARN MORE ABOUT IT

Margaret Throsby interviewed Dr. Tony Attwood on July 25, 2005. The interview provides a wonderful overview of Asperger's and autism and will be of help to parents, educators, and family members struggling to understand these disorders.(External link opens in a new window)

Listen to the Speech of a Child with Asperger's Disorder (External link opens in a new window)

"Autism Every Day" is a 13-minute documentary available for viewing free online at AutismSpeaks.org that is a fabulous resource for gaining awareness and empathy.

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