DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Developmental disability is a common diagnosis these days. One in six children, 15%, are currently being diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay.
But what exactly is a developmental disability? It is a broad term encompassing many different diagnoses. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period and may impact day-to-day functioning, typically lasting throughout a person’s lifetime.