Multiple Complex Developmental Disorder Delineated from PDD-NOS

Authors: Bruin, Esther; Nijs, Pieter; Verheij, Fop; Hartman, Catharina; Ferdinand, Robert

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Volume 37, Number 6, July 2007 , pp. 1181-1191(11)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The objective of this study was to identify behavioral differences between children with multiple complex developmental disorder (MCDD) and those with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Twenty-five children (6-12 years) with MCDD and 86 children with PDD-NOS were compared with respect to psychiatric co-morbidity, psychotic thought problems and social contact problems using the child behavior checklist/4-18, the Dutch version of the diagnostic interview schedule for children—Version IV, the child and adolescent functional assessment scale, and the autism diagnostic observation schedule-generic. MCDD was associated with anxiety disorders, disruptive behavior, and psychotic thought problems. PDD-NOS was associated with deficits in social contact. MCDD differs from autistic disorder, and can also be delineated from PDD-NOS.

Keywords: MCDD; Pervasive developmental disorders; PDD-NOS; Thought problems

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0261-4

Affiliations: 1: Email: r.f.ferdinand@erasmusmc.nl

Publication date: 2007-07-01