This handbook contains important information about ALL learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), pervasive development disorders (PDD) and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified PDD-NOS . ASD, PDD and PDD-NOS are umbrella terms for all learners with a developmental brain disorder that may includes atypical behaviors of communication, social interaction, and repetitive actions.(2) The main goal of the handbook is to raise awareness, inform, and empower all individuals invol