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Autism as a Pervasive Developmental Disorder: Addressing the Manifestation and Qualities of Autism. This paper examines the pervasive developmental disorder of the autistic disorder, as addressed in the Diagnostic Manual of Disorder IV (DMD- IV). . Indicators of autism are often found in a delay in the development of communication and in social interaction. This paper presents the classification of autistic disorders as found in the DMD- IV, and then supplement this information with a debate concerning the current research on autism including techniques for an early diagnosis and the most effective treatments that are available. Autism research in respect to genetics shall also be presented. A discussion of the relevant materials shall conclude this paper. 11 pgs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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