What is an Autism Spectrum/Pervasive Developmental Disorder?
Pervasive Developmental Disorder is a broad diagnostic category that includes what are commonly referred to as “Autism Spectrum Disorders”. Diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum include: Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Not Otherwise Specified (PDD, NOS). A child is typically referred to us when he or she is not developing language in a typical manner, when having difficulty with social interactions, and when displaying repetitive behaviors. Autism Spectrum disorders are lifelong neurodevelopmental disorders that effect the way a child develops and interacts with his/her environment. For further information about autism please visit the web-links listed on this site. What type of evaluation is offered? Because every child is different and there are varying degrees of symptom presentation, a thorough evaluation by experienced practitioners is recommended. Diagnostic evaluations at the Autism Clinic are comprehensive in nature, and include state-
