Introduction to Autism and the Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2004
Abstract
This chapter provides a historical perspective of the term autism as a diagnosis, describes the diagnostic criteria for the pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), reports current research regarding attempts at early diagnosis, and discusses the currently rising rates of incidence and their consequences.
ISBN
9781569001912
Recommended Citation
Glennon, T.J. & Miller-Kuhaneck, H. (2004). Introduction to autism and the pervasive developmental disorders. In Miller-Kuhaneck, H. (Ed.). Autism: A comprehensive occupational therapy approach. 2nd ed. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
Publication
Autism: A comprehensive occupational therapy approach
Edition
2nd
Place of Publication
Bethesda MD
Publisher
American Occupational Therapy Association
Pages
1-11
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