Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disabilities are birth
defects that cause lifelong problems with how a body part or system
works. They include:
- Nervous system disabilities affecting how the brain, spinal
cord and nervous system function. They cause mental retardation,
including Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome. They also cause
learning and behavioral disorders, such as autism
- Sensory-related disabilities, which can cause vision, hearing
and sight problems
- Metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria, which affect how
your body processes the materials it needs to function
- Degenerative disorders such as Rett syndrome, which might only
become apparent when children are older and can cause physical and
mental problems
Most developmental disabilities have no
cure, but you can often treat the symptoms. Physical, speech and
occupational therapy might help. Special education classes and
psychological counseling can also help.
NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development
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is available 24 hours/7 days a week at 904.296.3533. If you
are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to
the nearest emergency room.
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