Dealing With Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Advice for Parents
Dealing with pervasive developmental disorders can be a difficult venture for any parent. Learning how to best handle your child takes patience and …
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Signs of Rett Syndrome: Over and Insight into Rett Syndrome Symptoms
Dr. Andreas Rett identified Rett syndrome in 1966. This disorder typically affects females and has many of the same symptoms as autism. However, there …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Whether you or your child has recently received a diagnosis, or you are working with an individual on the autism spectrum, you will want to …
Continue ReadingWhat are Pervasive Developmental Disorders? Insights into PDDs
Pervasive developmental disorders are a group of disorders, including autism, where the main symptoms include impairments in language, social …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Different Types of Activities to do with Children who have Rett's Syndrome
Discover a range of activities for children with Rett’s that can help to maintain or improve their physical, cognitive and social skills.
Continue ReadingCauses of Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: Searching for Answers
Childhood disintegrative disorder is a challenging diagnosis with no known cause or cure. There are a number of theories, however, about why it …
Continue ReadingAndreas Rett: A Brief History of the Man who Described Rett Syndrome
Andreas Rett played a key role in distinguishing Rett syndrome from other conditions, when he studied girls in his medical practice and beyond.
Continue ReadingInsight into PDD-NOS Symptoms
ASD, AS, PDD, oh my! The acronyms in the world of autism can be quite confusing. Where does PDD-NOS fit in? If you’re wondering what the …
Continue ReadingRett Syndrome: Physical Therapy Interventions
Rett syndrome is a genetic condition usually seen in girls and is characterized by early normal development followed by regression. No cure is …
Continue ReadingTheodore Heller: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Pioneer
Theodor Heller was a Viennese educator who studied psychology under Wilhelm Wundt in Leipzig. He is credited with discovering Childhood Disintegrative …
Continue ReadingChildhood Disintegrative Disorder Symptoms: An Insight
Childhood disintegrative disorder is characterized by a marked regression in multiple areas of functioning following a period of at least two years of …
Continue ReadingRett Syndrome and Cognitive Deficits: An Insight
It can be difficult to interact with people who have Rett syndrome. Cognitive deficits are the primary cause of their communication difficulties, but …
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