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What is Heller's Syndrome and How Does It Affect Newborns?
Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD)--also known as Heller’s Syndrome–is a rare disorder that is merged into autistic spectrum disorder.
CDD has a relatively late onset and causes regression of previously acquired skills in social, language and motor functioning.
CDD occurs in children who have had previously normal development who then appear to regress, sometimes rapidly.
The condition can seem to develop in days or develop over time, and most commonly begins in the fourth year of life, although there is some variation
Affected children show clinically significant losses of earlier acquired skills in at least two of the following:
- Language skills.
- Social skills and self-care skills.
- Bowel or bladder control.
- Play and motor skills.
Abnormal function also occurs in at least two of:
- Social interaction.
- Communication.
- Repetitive interests or behaviors.
There may be social and emotional problems, such as a child previously happy to be cuddled becoming averse to physical contact.
