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[Phenotype and cognitive neurobiology of pervasive developmental disorders]
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine. okada@med.nayoga-u.ac.jp
Abstract:
Pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) are characterized by impairments in social interactions and communication and restricted repertoires of activity and interests. Many reports have suggested impairments in neuropsychological testing: cognitive profiles in Wechsler intelligence scales, visuospatial cognition, executive functions, memory, theory of mind and face/gaze perceptions. These findings suggested the broad neurobioligical backgrounds of PDD, but it remains unclear which brain areas are related to specific symptoms of PDD and its comorbidities. Large-scale studies are needed to address this point.
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