PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified)

What it means

An older diagnostic category no longer used in DSM-5; people with previous PDD-NOS diagnoses would now generally be diagnosed under ASD.

Term details

Category: diagnosis

Regional use: general

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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