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Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help (Patient-Centered Guides) (Paperback)

by Mitzi Waltz (Author)
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  • Paperback: 580 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA (17 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1565925300
  • ISBN-13: 978-1565925304
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,244,250 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) include autism and a range of other neurological disorders. This book focuses on the most common, PDD-NOS (not otherwise specified). There are at least 250,000 Americans with this diagnosis, one-third of which are children. (According to researchers, there may be as many as twice that number who fit the criteria but who remain undiagnosed or have been misdiagnosed.) Parents of a young child with undiagnosed PDD may suspect any number of things, from autism to severe allergies. Pervasive Development Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help is the guide for parents (or newly diagnosed adults) who struggle with this neurological condition that profoundly impacts the life of the child and family. There are medications, therapies, and educational techniques that can address symptoms and improve the lives of people with PDD. In some cases, the results can be spectacular. Topics include: Getting a diagnosis, including preparing for a diagnostic interview in a medical, psychiatric, or school setting; the book includes descriptions of all diagnostic tests and checklists/questions used by professionals Treatment options, including: pharmaceutical medications, vitamins and supplements, sensory integration, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, behavior modification, "floor time" play therapy, talk therapy, and parenting techniques Coping with diagnosis and treatment, including emotions and support systems, insurance system, and educational plans Stories from a range of parents helping their children


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This is the first and only book on PDD-NOS and Atypical PDD.
I'm the mother of a son whose life has been shaped by a curious and hard-to-define medical diagnosis: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). As vague as their names, PDD-NOS and its cousin, Atypical PDD, are neurological conditions related to autism. Many children with PDD-NOS or Atypical PDD are simply called "autistic-like".

My search to find out what was wrong with my son was frustrating and sometimes frightening -- and even when the final verdict was given, no one could adequately explain what it would mean for him. For my son, the outcome is promising. At the age of eight, he is beginning to read, working at grade level in math, able to participate in Cub Scouts, and making friends. Most importantly, he is a healthy, happy, loved and loving person.

I now know that these labels have been given to hundreds of thousands of children in the US alone. Like my son, these children have often been misdiagnosed or left undiagnosed for years, they are usually denied proper special education help, and they frequently do not find much assistance from medical professionals.

I wrote this book to give parents of children with these disorders, as well as adults with PDDs and professionals who work with people who have PDDs, the resources and information that I needed so badly at the beginning of my journey.

My book covers the process of diagnosis, current medical knowledge about PDDs, medications, therapies, possible treatments from the world of alternative healthcare, special education issues, dealing with insurance and healthcare problems, transitioning to adulthood, and much more.

Throughout the book you'll find references to the latest medical data, carefully balanced with the real-life experiences of parents.

If you or your child has been diagnosed with PDD-NOS, Atypical PDD, autism, or an "autism-like" condition, I intend for my book to give you help and hope. I believe that speech therapists, teachers, doctors, and other caring professionals can also learn much from it.

I welcome e-mail on this topic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for newbie parents and all professoinals, 4 Sep 1999
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Mitzi Waltz has thoroughly researched and documented the tragedy and triumph of getting a diagnosis for PDD. The tests and resources are invauable and most is unprecedented. This is a great book for families and professionals. It's light in the biological treatments aspects and heavy in the drugs section but there are other books to serve that purpose, such as William Shaw's "Biological Treatments of Autism and PDD" or Karyn Seroussi's upcoming "Unraveling the Mystery of Autism". It is certainly the best all-around beginners book I have seen to date. Kudos to Ms. Waltz.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the MOST incredible resource book!, 24 Aug 1999
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Mitzi Waltz has devastingly written one of the most poignant books about PDD-NOS I have seen YET on the market. The resources, alone, are worth their weight in gold. This is a MUST HAVE book for parents, educators, medical professionals and the like. Kudos to Ms. Waltz for her fine and valuable efforts.
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