Isn't PDD-NOS on the Autism Spectrum?

Question

A psychiatrist is trying to argue with me, once I told her, previous psychiatrists said I have PDD-NOS, which is an autism spectrum disorder. She keeps telling me it's NOT an autism spectrum disorder. I keep telling her, "it means you're on the spectrum, but the psychiatrist, isn't sure, where you're on the autism spectrum." Where can I find information, so I can prove this psychiatrist wrong?

Answer 1

This site states pdd-nos as being in the spectrum,and it's from the Autism Society of America, so they should know! I'd print this out and give it to her! I thought everyone identified it as being such. I'd find a different psychiatrist, or go to a psychologist, they're trained to diagnose autism.
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=whatisautism

This one has a different theory, saying that it presents LIKE autism, but didn't go so far as to call it that.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs1txt.htm

Answer 2

In the DSM IV, Autism, Aspergers, (and Childhood Degenerative Disorder and Rett Syndrome, for some reason) are called "Pervasive Developmental Disorders," that's the heading for that spectrum. If the symptomps fit enough to be clinically relevant but not all of the aspects of some defined disorder under the label of PDD, then they call it PDD-NOS, not otherwise specified. I'd be very concerned with any psychiatrist who doesn't have this understanding.

Answer 3

I have Asperger Syndrome, which is on the (high-functioning end of the) autistic spectrum.
I believe it is a Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Pervasive means: "to spread through every part" according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary. Autism Spectrum Disorder affects the entire brain. Just to be sure, please check the following websites below.
Speaking from personal experience, a lot of the medical community needs educating concerning autism. It is often left up to the patients to educate the medical community.

Answer 4

PDD-NOS is on the Autism Spectrum. I have two children one whom is Autistic one whom has been dx with PDD-NOS and it is on the Spectrum, if your psychuatrist dosnt know this I would suggest finding another!!!

Answer 5

My son has autism and he was once diagnosed when he was two-he is now ten. One thing that helps him go to sleep is Melatonin. Normally their snoozing issues needed to do with intestine issues and meals intolerances, allergic reactions, and so on. This are the suggestions via the Autism study Institute. Now not the whole thing listed right here will work on every youngster, so its up to us to try one-of-a-kind things except we find what helps our children. Enhance diet (veggies, Meats, organic) food allergies GFCF food regimen diet/ Mineral supplementation (tremendous Nu-Thera from Kirkman Labs) excessive-Dose diet B6 & Magnesium principal Faty Acids intestine remedies * Anti-fungals * Anti-virals * Probiotics * Digestive Enzymes Amino Acids Melatonin (at night time for sleep) Thyroid supplements Sulfation Glutathione Chelation (DMSA with ALA)-mentioned improvement in 73% of circumstances Immune system legislation HBOT (hiperbatic oxigen medication)

Answer 6

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm

Consider joining a Peptizyde and HN-Zyme Prime Yahoo group
for addressing Autism. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/enzymesandautism/

"Significant improvements were seen in eye contact, language, humor, foods tolerated, digestion, stools/bowels, Significant decreases were seen in aggression, hyperness, anxiety, self-stimming, self-injurious behavior, pain, and headaches among others."
http://owen.curezone.com/healing/autismenzymes.html

Ask your phsychiarist if you can give it a try.