Developmental Disabilities

Synonyms

Child Development Deviation

Child Development Deviations

Child Development Disorder

Child Development Disorders

Child Development Disorders, Specific

Development Deviation, Child

Development Deviations, Child

Development Disorder, Child

Development Disorders, Child

Developmental Delay Disorder

Developmental Delay Disorders

Developmental Disability

Deviation, Child Development

Disabilities, Developmental

Disability, Developmental

Disorders in which there is a delay in development based on that expected for a given age level or stage of development. These impairments or disabilities originate before age 18, may be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitute a substantial impairment. Biological and nonbiological factors are involved in these disorders. (From American Psychiatric Glossary, 6th ed)