I have a three year old son that has just gotten the diagonosis that he has PDDNOS, I have tried to find a good defintion that explains this to the average person.( I want only honest answers and nothing rude. thanks to all who help.) I kind of understand but i dont know how to explain it to my family.
2007-02-26 13:55:37 · 4 answers · asked by tjhooey 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
This is an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD which includes PDD, Autism and Aspergers). It means your son didn't have enough of the autism symptoms to receive the full diagnosis of autism, but enough to be given a diagnosis and need special education services.
At the age of three there a lot of children who are given a diagnosis of PDD/NOS, but if they are re-rested a couple years down the road will be given the full diagnosis. A lot of childen with PDD/NOS are delayed in their communication and social skills, but may not have the repetitive mannerisms that many associate with autism. For some kids these come later, and that's why they're given the full diagnosis later on in life.
Basically a child with an ASD has trouble interacting with others. They only see things from their perspective and don't know how to communicate their wants and needs. Most children with autism do not use an isolated index finger to point at what they want. This is a skill that a 12 month old has, and it's one of the first signs that something is wrong when a child isn't doing this. This is because doing this shows a child understands that others have a perspective and that they have to be specific. A child with an ASD doesn't get this concept. This is why their language is delayed, and they do not know how to play properly with other children.
A 3 year old is covered through the school district and your son will receive services through them. If this has not happened yet you need to call the local school district and have your son referred for services. His diagnosis will qualify him. Here in my county we treat PDD/NOS just like autism and offer the same services. Not every county does this though. You need to have an IEP set up to go over his services and make a plan.
Some children will do very well with services and may be able to go to a normal kindergarten class when they are 5, but this varies from child to child. About 50% of children with an ASD also have mental retardation and this has a lot to do with how well the child will do in the future. This will be monitored throughout the years, and a baseline should have already been taken on your son. I know this is a lot to take in, feel free to e-mail me with any questions. Good luck.
2007-02-26 13:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PDDNOS is a developmental disability that is usually diagnosed when all other forms of disability have been ruled out. It's basically a 'we don't know what's really wrong, but he's delayed' diagnosis from the doctor. We had one with our daughter. As they get older, and delays are varied, it's easier for doctors to change the diagnosis to something more specific (autism/aspergers/nld)
He probably has delays in language and social contacts, and may be delayed in other things as he enters school. Early intervention and lots of therapy are important now to get him ready for school.
Good luck. it's not the end, really, what I always tell people (I'm the liaison for the autism society) is that this is the same child you've always loved, he just has label now.
2007-02-26 15:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pdd-nos Definition
2016-11-11 04:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this site explains it pretty well: http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/pddnos.html
2007-02-26 14:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by sknymnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋