Autism: What First Responders Should Know
Posted by admin / Under Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Autism patients have unique symptoms that first responders should be prepared to deal with. Learn Autism 101 for EMS, Fire and Rescue Practitioners. Read More »
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 11:50:58 PM
Research: Interactive Metronome Training in Children with At
Posted by admin / Under Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Interactive Metronome training may help children with attention deficit disorder and pervasive developmental disorder with deficits in visuomotor control and speed. The study was designed so that each child acted as his or her own control; it was found that Interactive Metronome seemed to help with some aspects of motor control.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 11:50:58 PM
Wakefield_Inquisitioners_Have_their_day
Posted by admin / Under Pervasive Developmental Disorder
I've been asked many times over the last few weeks to share my opinion on the verdict of the U.K's General Medical Council (GMC) about Dr. Andrew Wakefield and the retraction of his 1998 article, "Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children" by the medical journal, Lancet.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 11:50:58 PM
Revised psychiatry manual targets autism, substance disorder
Posted by admin / Under Pervasive Developmental Disorder
People with Asperger's syndrome would be included in the same diagnostic group as people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders, according to new guidelines under consideration by the American Psychiatric Association.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 11:50:58 PM
Yoga for Kids with Down syndrome, autism and special-needs
Posted by admin / Under Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Six-year-old Alexander Mitchell of Dallas has trouble keeping up with other kids. As a child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, a condition on the autism spectrum, Alexander struggles to control body movements and use appropriate social interactions.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 11:50:58 PM
Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, an
Posted by admin / Under Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children. By - Dr AJ Wakefield FRCS, SH Murch MB, A Anthony MB, J Linnell PhD, DM Casson MRCP, M Ma.This article talks about the association between the MMR vaccine and how it can affect some children in a negative way.If you care about your children..
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 11:50:58 PM
Find news
This Day In History
Baltimore: port town and industrial center was founded (1729)
Share this!