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Pervasive developmental disorders: Group of developmental disorders often recognized before 3 years of age. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pervasive developmental disorders is available below.
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Prognosis for Pervasive developmental disorders: Life expectancy is normal. Social effects may endure.
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The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication. Parents may note symptoms as early as infancy and typically onset is prior to 3 years of age. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page: NINDS)
Defects in the septum between the atria of the heart, due to failure of fusion between either the septum secundum or the septum primum and the endocardial cushions. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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