Symptoms
Symptoms of PDD may include communication problems such as:
- Difficulty using and understanding language
- Difficulty relating to people, objects, and events; for example, lack of eye contact, pointing behavior, and lack of facial responses
- Unusual play with toys and other objects
- Difficulty with changes in routine or familiar surroundings
- Repetitive body movements or behavior patterns, such as hand flapping, hair twirling, foot tapping, or more complex movements
- Unable to cuddle or be comforted
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