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)