Multisystem developmental disorder (MSDD) is a term used by Stanley Greenspan to describe children under age 3 who exhibit signs of impaired communication as in autism, but with strong emotional attachments atypical of autism.^{[citation needed]}

Contents 1 Other uses of the term 2 References 2.1 Sources 2.1.1 PubMed 2.1.2 Other sources

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The term multisystem developmental disorder has also been used to describe various developmental disorders, including Cornelia de Lange syndrome,^[1] Alagille syndrome,^[2] Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome,^[3] and Williams syndrome.^[4][5]

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• Scheeringa, Ms (Fall 2001). "The differential diagnosis of impaired reciprocal social interaction in children: a review of disorders". Child psychiatry and human development 32 (1): 71–89. doi:10.1023/A:1017511714145. ISSN 0009-398X. PMID 11579660.  edit

[edit] Other sources

• Multisystem Developmental Disorder, Developmental Behavior Pediatrics Online
• Increasing Interaction with Children with Multisystem Developmental Disorder (MSDD), Developmental Delay Resources
• Integrated Treatment Approaches for Young Children with Multisystem Developmental Disorder, Education Resources Information Center

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