Developmental DisabilityInformation To Help Your ChildOver 6 million individuals in the United States have a developmental disability. The definition, according to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, is defined as a severe, chronic disability which originated at birth or during childhood, is expected to continue indefinitely, and substantially restricts the individuals functioning in several major life activities.
More specifically, it is a severe, chronic impairment which:• is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical impairments • is manifested before the person attains age 22 • results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency
Examples of Developmental DisabilitiesExamples include:• Autism • Brain injury • Cerebral palsy • Down syndrome • Fetal alcohol syndrome • Learning disabled • Mental retardation • Speech delayed Follow the links below for more information on child development and specific developmental disabilities.
Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory Integration DysfunctionSensory Integration
Here is a great site on Autism from my friend, Valerie. She takes a practical, natural approach to living with Autism in a Christian home. For information you can use, check out: Autism in the Christian Home
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