INFORMATION ON CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER

Childhood disintegrative disorder may be defined as a brain disorder that is related with a range of developmental problems, mainly in communication and social interaction.

CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER

The main factors which leads to the development of Childhood disintegrative disorder are:-
1. Genetic and environmental factors.
2. Tuberous sclerosis.
3. Congenital rubella syndrome.
4. Untreated phenylketonuria.
5. Harmful substances during pregnancy.

SYMPTOMS OF CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER

The various symptoms that are shown by childhood disintegrative disorder are:-
1. Loss of social skills
2. Loss of bowel and bladder control
3. Loss of expressive or receptive language
4. Loss of motor skills
5. Lack of play
6. Failure to develop peer relationships
7. Impairment in nonverbal behaviors
8. Delay or lack of spoken language
9. Inability to start or sustain a conversation

DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER

Childhood disintegrative disorder can be clinically diagnosed as:-
1. CT scan.
2. MRI.
3. Genetic testing.

TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER

There is no cure for Childhood disintegrative disorder. Therapies and behavioral interventions are designed to remedy specific symptoms and can bring about substantial improvement. The ideal treatment plan coordinates therapies and interventions that target the core symptoms of Childhood disintegrative disorder: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and obsessive or repetitive routines and interests. Most professionals agree that the earlier the intervention, the better.