INFORMATION ON PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Pervasive Developmental Disorders is a neurologically based disorder of speech. Pervasive Developmental Disorders is caused by impairment of brain or malfunctioning of brain.

CAUSES OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

The factors which leads to the development of Pervasive Developmental Disorders are:-

1. Injury to a part of brain.
2. Genetic disorder.

SYMPTOMS OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

1. Loss of ability to speak correctly.
2. Brain losses its capability to send signal for particular movement.
3. Coordination and sensation ability get decreased.

DIAGNOSIS OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

The Pervasive Developmental Disorders can be diagnosed by closely observe developmental history, detailing ages at which significant developmental milestones, such as crawling and walking, occurred. Comparing children to normal rates of development may help to establish areas of significant difficulty.

TREATMENT OF PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorders is symptomatic and supportive. Treatment also includes occupational and speech therapy or other forms of communication such as using pictures and hand gestures.