
What are developmental disabilities?
Developmental disabilities are conditions that are usually present at birth. They can affect a child's growth and development. These conditions can cause physical, learning, language, or behavior issues. They can include:
. These conditions affect the ability to learn. (ASD). This is a disorder that affects behavior, communication, and social skills. (CP). This is a condition that affects movement, coordination, and balance. - Physical disabilities. These could include
or . - Conditions that can affect both physical and mental abilities. This could include
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These conditions can cause lifelong challenges in learning. Completing daily tasks may be difficult. Early treatment may help your child learn important skills and make the most of their strengths.
- Developmental Disabilities (National Library of Medicine)What are developmental disabilities? Developmental disabilities are conditions that are usually present at birth. They can affect a child's growth and development. ...
- Estimated Prevalence of Children with Diagnosed Developmental Disabilities in the United States, 2014-2016 (National Center for Health Statistics)Estimated Prevalence of Children With Diagnosed Developmental Disabilities in the United States, 2014–2016
- People with developmental disabilities often require a special approach to dental care. See helpful information and resources.
- Developmental Disability Basics (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Causes and risk factors for developmental disabilities.
- What Are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)?
(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Developmental Disabilities/Start Here - How Do Health Care Providers Diagnose Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)?
(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Developmental Disabilities/Diagnosis and Tests - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are a primary focus of NICHD’s research support. IDDs include a variety of different types of disabilities ... - Caring for a Person Who Has Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (American Academy of Family Physicians)Caregivers/Specifics ... Caregivers ... Developmental Disabilities/Living With ... Developmental Disabilities ... American Academy of Family Physicians
- Developmental Disabilities/Clinical Trials ... Developmental Disabilities
- Caregiver Statistics: Demographics (Family Caregiver Alliance)Caregivers/Statistics and Research ... Caregivers ... Family Caregiver Alliance