Although Americans are becoming more educated about autism, ASD (autism spectrum disorder) remains difficult to define (let alone diagnose) with pinpoint accuracy. And within the spectrum is an even ...

Dr. McGee answers the question: 'PDD-NOS vs. Autism, Asperger Syndrome?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: How does PDD-NOS differ from autistic disorder and Asperger syndrome? Answer: PDD-NOS stands for ...

Is there a way to eliminate the confusion between autism and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)? It is often more difficult to obtain services for children in ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided this guide on autism spectrum disorder as part of a series of ...

- Does your child avoid eye contact, have little or no interest in making new friends or prefer solitary activities to social games? These may be signs that your child has an autism spectrum disorder.

Q: My child has been diagnosed with PDD-NOS. What is PDD-NOS? Is it the same thing as autism? A: PDD-NOS stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified. Essentially, it is a ...

A: PDD-NOS stands for Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified. Essentially, it is a diagnosis that means “on the autism spectrum, but not falling within any of the specific ...

Changes proposed to the diagnostic guide used by psychologists, including substantial changes to the definition of autism, are all but final. Late last week, the American Psychiatric Association’s ...

I am passionate about working with individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD-NOS to achieve increased social skills, insight, social thinking, and quality of life. I also ...