I have PDD-NOS?

People bug me alot because I have PDD-NOS (on the autism spectrum) and I want to teach more people at my school, because they don't understand. COuld you give me some information on it.

"The definition of "sub threshold" PDD (PDD-NOS) is essentially a negative one; i.e., for individuals with a disorder with some features suggesting autism, but which does not meet full criteria. Although probably relatively common, research on this condition is, paradoxically, highly limited.

The term Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS; also referred to as "atypical personality development", "atypical PDD", or "atypical autism") is included in [ DSM-IV ] to encompass cases where there is marked impairment of social interaction, communication, and/or stereotyped behavior patterns or interest, but when full features for autism or another explicitly defined PDD are not met. It should be emphasized that this ''sub threshold'' category is thus defined implicitly, that is, no specific guidelines for diagnosis are provided. While deficits in peer relations and unusual sensitivities are typically noted, social skills are less impaired than in classical autism. The lack of definitions) for this relatively heterogeneous group of children presents problems for research on this condition."

here's a good page that makes more sense...

My 2 year old son has pdd. Feel free to email me any questions. momofelijah2004@yahoo.com Report It

Try to google an autism website.

Just be happy look on the bright side try to stay still if you can't bring a stress ball along to class, http://www.autismwebsite.com/
try that site and I wish you luck sweetheart!

autismspeaks.org

that's a pretty good one.