Meaning of pervasive developmental disorder | Babel Free
/pɜːˈveɪsɪv dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntl dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/Definitions
Any of a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of multiple basic functions including socialization and communication. They were five in the DSM-IV: Asperger syndrome, autism, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, and PDD-NOS.
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.