Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

OVERVIEW

Childhood disintegrative disorder refers to developmental condition that originates in young children.

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Risk Factors:

Male sex

History Of Present Illness:

Initial period of normal development: patients often develop normally until ~the age of 2. After this point they can experience:

  • Loss of previously acquired skills
  • Symptoms of poor social interactions, restricted behaviors/interests, poor communication

 

 

Page Updated: 09.10.2016