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Examples of pervasive developmental disorder in a Sentence
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For example, the four separate diagnoses related to autism -- autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified -- would now be referred to as autism spectrum disorders [Los Angeles Times] .
—Andrew Moseman, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2010
My 23-year-old has pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 18 Feb. 2023
Mason has been diagnosed with ADHD, explosive disorder, pervasive developmental disorder and autism, among other conditions.
—Sydney Czyzon, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 June 2019
Brayson had been diagnosed with fragile X syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, impulse control disorder and dysphasia, according to records obtained by IndyStar.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2018
After three months and several tests, Ameera was eventually diagnosed with a form of autism called PDD (pervasive developmental disorders).
—Redbook, 6 June 2016
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1981, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of pervasive developmental disorder was
circa 1981
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“Pervasive developmental disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pervasive%20developmental%20disorder. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.
Medical Definition
pervasive developmental disorder
noun
per·va·sive developmental disorder
pər-ˈvā-siv-, -ziv-
: autism spectrum disorder
Pervasive developmental disorder is the more serious, impairing a child's ability to develop cognitive, language, motor, social or imagination skills.—Lisa W. Foderaro, The New York Times
Between 200,000 and 300,000 infants and toddlers are diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorders such as autism.—The Orlando Sentinel
—abbreviation PDD
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