Catalog

Tics associated with certain specified pervasive developmental disorder

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Link to WHO Definition

Tics associated with certain specified pervasive developmental disorder – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1026282739

Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) refers to children with symptoms such as restricted social interaction, poor verbal and non-verbal communication skills, strict or stereotypical behaviors without full diagnostic criteria of Autism. Tics are spontaneous movements that the individual with PDD feels the urge to complete, and has a sense of relief after the movements or sounds are completed.