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Types of Developmental Disabilities

Autism
Autism

Autism: Individuals with disabilities on the autism spectrum may have complex developmental disabilities that typically appear during the first three years of life. These disabilities are the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills.

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Behavior Disorders
Behavior Disorders

Most developmental disabilities begin before a baby is born, but some can happen after birth because of injury, infection, or other factors. Most developmental disabilities are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors.

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Brain Injury
Brain Injury

Part I presented by Donald L. Mickey, Ph.D. Part II presented by Charles Degeneffe, Ph.D.In part III, Jim Amell, MSW, MPH interviews Donald L. Mickey and Charles Degeneffe. ...

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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 323 children in the U.S. have CP.

source: cdc.gov
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Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome

Developmental disabilities are severe, long-term problems. They may be physical, such as blindness. They may affect mental ability, such as learning disorders. Or the problem can be both physical and mental, such as Down syndrome. The problems are usually life-long, and can affect everyday living.

Fetal Alcohol and Drug-Related Syndromes
Fetal Alcohol and Drug-Related Syndromes

The term fetal alcohol effects (FAE) was previously used to describe intellectual disabilities and problems with behavior and learning in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. In 1996, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) replaced FAE with the terms alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) and alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD).

source: cdc.gov
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

The term fetal alcohol effects (FAE) was previously used to describe intellectual disabilities and problems with behavior and learning in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. In 1996, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) replaced FAE with the terms alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) and alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD).

source: cdc.gov
Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic disease passed down from parents to children that causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s also known as Martin-Bell syndrome. FXS is the most common hereditary cause of mental disability in boys.

Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities

What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)? Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are disorders that are usually present at birth and that negatively affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development.

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Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability is thought to affect about 1% of the population. Of those affected, 85% have mild intellectual disability. This means they are just a little slower than average to learn new information or skills. With the right support, most will be able to live independently as adults.

source: webmd.com
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida People with developmental disabilities benefit from comprehensive long-term services. With such services, people with disabilities are often able to be more active, productive, and independent, which benefits their communities as well.

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Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome

Dr. Brown defined what Developmental Disabilities were and discussed the prevalence of them as related to Tourette. He spoke about different neurodevelopmental conditions and how they disturbed the same brain networks in the growing child disrupt the as affected in primary Tourette syndrome.

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