In which of the following pervasive developmental disorder only one modality is impaired, others are normal -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Asperger syndromeo Pervasive development disorders include several clinically similar conditions which are characterized by three symptom clustors:-i) Impairment of social interaction:- e.g., Lack of social smile or eye contact.ii) Impairment of communication (language and non-verbal):- Language problems, delayed or absent speech.iii) Restricted repititive and styerotyped behavior, interests and activities:- e.g., Sterotypy.iv) Another associated feature is mental retardation.o In Autism and Rett syndrome all three features are found. Where as:o In asperger syndrome -a) Only Social ineractiion is impaired, where asb) Intelligence is normal (The only pervasive development disorder in which intelligence is normal.)c) No language impairments.
Autism
Asperger syndrome
Rett syndrome
All of the above
Intellectual disability, communication, autism, and ADHD