Title

Brief Report: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: A Brief Examination of Eight Case Studies

Authors

Kendra J. Homan, Utah State UniversityFollow
Michael W. Mellon, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio
Daniel Houlihan, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
Maja Z. Katusic, Mayo Clinic, MN

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2011

Abstract

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) is a rare condition characterized by distinct regression of developmental and behavioral functioning following a period of apparently normal development for at least 2 years. The purpose of this article is to present the developmental, behavioral, psychosocial, and medical histories of eight children who have been diagnosed with CDD in an attempt to advance the understanding of this rare disorder. Results indicate the average age of onset was 3.21 years. Three cases reported an insidious onset while two cases exhibited acute onset. Developmental and behavioral milestones were met at age appropriate times in each case and significant deterioration of formerly acquired skills and abnormalities in functioning were clinically present in all eight cases.

Department

Psychology

Publication Title

Journal of Autusm and Developmental Disorders

Recommended Citation

Homan, K., Mellon, M., Houlihan, D., & Katusic, M. (2011). Brief Report: Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: A Brief Examination of Eight Case Studies. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(4), 497-504. doi: 10.1007/s10803-010-1063-2

DOI

10.1007/s10803-010-1063-2

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1063-2

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © Springer. Article published by Springer in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, volume 41, issue number 4, April 2011, pages 497-504. Available online on July 7, 2010:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1063-2