A relatively rare degenerative condition which is similar to autism but has different onset, progression and outcomes. Generally, a child develops normally for a number of years and then the degenerative process starts and the child develops autistic symptoms and their developmental progress is reversed. A cause has not yet been determined. ...more »
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Prognosis for Childhood disintegrative disorder: behaviors can be modified and some symptoms alleviated but the loss of various functions is permanent
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