Translation guide
PDD is an abbreviation for 'Pervasive Developmental Disorder,' a diagnostic category that includes autism spectrum disorders. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by its full name or related terms.
PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder)
Referring to the diagnostic category Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
This is the standard Japanese translation for Pervasive Developmental Disorder, used in medical and educational contexts.
He was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
The English abbreviation PDD is sometimes used in Japanese medical literature or by specialists, but it is less common than the full Japanese term.
Symptoms of PDD vary from person to person.
In recent years, the term 'autism spectrum disorder' (ASD) has become more common, and PDD is often subsumed under this category. This phrase is widely understood.
Pervasive Developmental Disorder is included in the autism spectrum.
While PDD is understood by some specialists, using the full Japanese term 広汎性発達障害 is clearer in most contexts. In everyday conversation, people may refer to 自閉症スペクトラム (autism spectrum) instead.