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Therapeutic Thursday…Part 2: What Causes Pervasive Development Disorders?

The cause of pervasive development disorders is not known, but researchers are looking for answers. Some studies suggest that PDDs are caused by a problem with the nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Studies currently in progress are examining the structure and function of the brain in people with autism for clues that may help…

Part 1: Pervasive Development Disorders (PPDs) – What’s That?

The term “pervasive development disorders,” also called PDDs, refers to a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most notably the ability to socialize with others, to communicate, and to use imagination. Children with these conditions often are confused in their thinking and generally have problems understanding the world…

DO YOU CHOOSE UNTRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE TO TRUST? UNDEPENDABLE PEOPLE TO DEPEND ON? UNAVAILABLE PEOPLE TO LOVE?

If you do, start learning how to be Interdependent.  That is how to give your power away in conscious, healthy ways, because your self-worth is no longer dependent on outside sources.  Understand that anytime we care abut somebody or something we give away some power over our feelings.  It is impossible to love with giving…