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Meaning of pervasive developmental disorder | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/pɜːˈveɪsɪv dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛntl dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/

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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.

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