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pervasive developmental disorder

pervasive developmental disorder Pervasive developmental disorder is a group of developmental conditions marked by difficulties with communication and social interaction.

Pervasive developmental disorder is a group of developmental conditions marked by difficulties with communication and social interaction. These problems are greater than would be expected for the person’s developmental level or mental age, and the disorders may occur along with general medical or genetic conditions.

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