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Developmental Disabilities: Topic Home
What are Developmental Disabilities?

Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. People with developmental disabilities have problems with major life activities such as language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living. Developmental disabilities begin anytime during development up to 22 years of age and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.
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Specific Topics
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· Autism Spectrum Disorders
· Cerebral Palsy
· Hearing Loss
· Intellectual Disability
· Vision Impairment
   
 
Additional Information
· Monitoring Developmental Disabilities
· Research about Developmental Disabilities
· Prevention of Developmental Disabilities
· Educational Materials
· Developmental Disability Data Sets

 

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Topic Contents
 arrow Developmental Disabilities
  arrow Autism Spectrum Disorders
  arrow Cerebral Palsy
arrow Hearing Loss
arrow Kernicterus/Jaundice
arrow Intellectual Disability
arrow Vision Impairment
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Contact Info

Thank you for visiting the CDC-NCBDDD Web site. Click here to contact the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

We are not able to answer personal medical questions. Please see your health care provider concerning appropriate care, treatment, or other medical advice.
 

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Key Resources
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
 
Autism Information Center
 

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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