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    Diagnosis Destinations Pervasive Developmental Disorder Links

    Article from the NICHCY "Pervasive Developental Disorders" (Fact Sheet 20). "NICHCY developed this Briefing Paper in response to the growing concern about, and interest in, this disability. This publication is designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding PDD and to provide concerned individuals with other resources for information and support." Contains links to other helpful sites and organizations.

    A Canadian ResourceAutism/PDD in Canada - from the BBB autism site

    The Autism/PDD Resources Network - "The purpose of this site is to guide you to the key issues associated with spectrum disorders." A comprehensive site. See the site index for a list of topics covered.

    Yale Child Study Centre - Developmental Disabilities Clinic - "The Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations for children with social disabilities, usually focusing on the issues of diagnosis and intervention. The clinic is headed by Fred Volkmar, M.D., and Ami Klin, Ph.D., two of the most respected experts in the field of autism, Asperger's Syndrome (AS), and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs). We are also conducting several large research projects on autism, AS, and other PDDs. The clinic is located in the Child Study Center at Yale University, in New Haven, CT."

    This site is a great source of links about PDD. Check out the PDD FAQ's section for excellent information about and explanations of PDD.


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    Speechville Express is a resource for families, educators, and medical professionals, offering information about language development in children, helping those who care for toddlers and young children who are late talkers, and connecting you with others who have been down this road. Language disorders and communication impairments included are apraxia, stuttering, pervasive developmental disorder, dysarthria, and aphasia, among others.

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