developmental disability
noun
plural developmental disabilities
: any of various conditions (such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, blindness, or fragile X syndrome) that usually become apparent during infancy or childhood and are marked by delayed development or functional limitations especially in learning, language, communication, cognition, behavior, socialization, or mobility
Two to three babies in 1,000 have cerebral palsy (CP), making it one of the most common developmental disabilities.—
Melanie Howard
Melanie HowardAutism is a complex developmental disability that affects how a person communicates and relates to other people.—Braema Mathi
Braema Mathi
developmentally disabled
adjective
developmentally disabled students
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Then there’s the issue of traveling with children with developmental disabilities.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
The Massachusetts town of Danvers has come together in support of the beloved community member with developmental disabilities, following allegations that he was brutally attacked by a group of teenagers last month.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
What consumers can do to protect children Holiday shoppers might consider these tips:
Pay attention to various alerts, such as the dangers of water beads, a tiny colorful item that is often used in floral arrangements, crafts and sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Developmental disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developmental%20disability. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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developmental disability
noun
: any of various conditions (as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, blindness, or fragile X syndrome) that usually become apparent during infancy or childhood and are marked by delayed development or functional limitations especially in learning, language, communication, cognition, behavior, socialization, or mobility
Two to three babies in 1,000 have cerebral palsy (CP), making it one of the most common developmental disabilities.—Melanie Howard
Melanie HowardAutism is a complex developmental disability that affects how a person communicates and relates to other people.—Braema Mathi
Braema Mathi
developmentally disabled
adjective
developmentally disabled children
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