What causes developmental disabilities and delays?
What should I do if I suspect my child has a developmental disability or delay? How can I help my child if he/she has a developmental disability or delay? What are early intervention services? What is the difference between a developmental disability and a developmental delay? A developmental disability is a condition in which functional impairment is a result of a genetic disorder, a disease, impaired growth pattern, or is just unknown. The impairment begins any time prior to adulthood (age 21). It is a specific diagnosis, is usually lifelong, and possibly requiring extended or skilled care. A developmental delay is simply a slower rate of development by a child-a child who may not be reaching his/her developmental milestones at the average age other children reach them. It does not necessarily mean the child has a disability. It is possible a child with a developmental delay who receives early intervention services will not develop a disability. However, if the same child does not re
