Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective [Paperback]

Barbara Quinn (Author), Anthony Malone (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

Pervasive Developmental Disorder, or PDD, is the umbrella term used to cover the whole family of autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger Syndrome. Within this group there is a subgroup called NOS not otherwise specified which covers the conditions which do not quite meet the diagnostic criteria for autism or Asperger Syndrome. Because PDD covers such a wide spectrum, it presents very differently from child to child. Written principally for parents, this is a book which explains what it means for your child to be diagnosed with PDD, NOS, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and where you go from there. The authors describe the symptoms of PDD, what a diagnosis means, how a child fits into the diagnostic terminology and the diagnostic procedures involved. They also review associated disorders such as OCD, and discuss the different treatments and therapies available. The book includes frequently-asked questions, as well as the experiences of other parents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853028762
• ISBN-13: 978-1853028762
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For All Affected Families & Friends--A Worthwhile Reference, January 5, 2001

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S. Basile "Baze" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective (Paperback)

Full disclosure: my nephew's "story" is in this book, as told by my brother-in-law. When my sister gave me this book I was moved to tears as I read it, because she wants all of us who know and love her son "Robby" to understand his Asperger's Syndrome, and its treatments.

AS is a perplexing syndrome, and the spectrum of PDDs is confusing and multi-focal. For parents, families and friends, this book is a wonderful starting point. The book lays it out in easy-to-digest chunks, most useful for anyone seeking to understand the PDD continuum and its manifestations in children and young adults.

It is clear, concise and (except for the parents' stories) unemotional. It will help anyone affected by a PDD to understand the background, the symptoms, the diagnosis and possible intervention techniques. I am delighted that Ms. Malone and Dr. Quinn are part of my nephew's diagnostic team, and that they have produced this excellent book. And I'm glad my sister & brother-in-law have shared it with our family. Without communication, there can be no understanding.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for a clear understanding of PDD., June 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective (Paperback)

Barbara Quinn and Anthony Malone really wrote a book for the average parent to understand. The book is not bogged down with medical terms that are difficult to comprehend but rather uses terms an average parent can understand. Thank you so much for helping parents help their special needs child.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource!, April 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective (Paperback)

This book explains PDD-NOS and the other autism spectrum disorders in clear, concise language. I recommend it to anyone going down this road, particularly PDD-NOS parents or those whose toddlers aren't hitting their dev. milestones.