What is pervasive development disorder NOS?

Pervasive developmental disorder NOS is characterized by severe and persistent impairment in responding appropriately in social interaction that is associated with either impairment in verbal or nonverbal communication skills, or stereotyped behavior, restricted interests and activities.

How do members experience pervasive development disorder NOS?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pervasive development disorder NOS*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pervasive development disorder NOS*

Who has pervasive development disorder NOS on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 21
20s 37
30s 38
40s 46
50s 25
60s 17
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 73
Female 120