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Developmental Disorder of Mental Health
A disease of mental health that occur during a child's developmental period between birth and age 18 resulting in retarding of the child's psychological or physical development.
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Overview
What are developmental disabilities? Developmental disabilities are conditions that are usually present at birth. They can affect a child's growth and development. These conditions can cause physical, learning, language, or behavior issues. They can include: Learning disabilities. These conditions affect the ability to learn. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a disorder that affects behavior, communication, and social skills. Cerebral palsy (CP). This is a condition that affects movement, coordination, and balance. Physical disabilities. These could include blindness or deafness. Conditions that can affect both physical and mental abilities. This could include Down syndrome. These…
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