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Childhood disintegrative disorder - Treatment

Alternative Names

Disintegrative psychosis; Heller syndrome

Treatment:

Treatment is the same for autistic disorder (autism) because of the similarity in the two disorders.

Expectations (prognosis):

Unfortunately, the prognosis for this disorder is limited. The loss of functioning will likely be permanent. However, to some degree, behaviors can be modified.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your provider if your child has any delays in development or starts to lose developmental abilities.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/13/2006
  • Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.