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Prevention of developmental disabilities

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2005
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 upto 22 years of age and usually last throughout a person's lifetime. It reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special
Sheffali, Gulati, Vani, Wasir
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Deinstitutionalization of the Developmentally Disabled

Social Work, 1983
Rights Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-602).1 Briefly, the term "developmental dis ability" refers to a severe, chronic handicap that is characterized by permanent deficits in cognitive and adaptive functioning.2 Specific dis abling conditions include mental re tardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, dyslexia, deafness, blindness, learning disability, or any
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Developmental Considerations of Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities

Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 1994
Adolescents with developmental disabilities have pertinent developmental and psychosocial needs that require consideration for optimal long-term planing and intervention. Unless the special needs of these adolescents are addressed, obstacles to living meaningful and satisfying lives will occur.
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Developmental Disabilities

Abstract While the purpose of the correctional system is multifaceted, including punishment and removal from society, one component is rehabilitation. With no offender does this seem more relevant than those with developmental disabilities. Although the research is mixed, most studies suggest that individuals with developmental delays
Barbara E. McDermott, George W. Hebert
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Care of Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Developmental Disabilities.

FP essentials, 2016
Approximately 4.8% of individuals in the United States are affected by developmental disabilities (DDs). These individuals have a spectrum of abilities in terms of communication, mobility, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Because there typically is no specific treatment for the underlying disability, the focus of care should be on diagnosing and ...
Dean, Weedon, Benjamin, Wilson, Kyle Bradford, Jones, Deborah, Bilder   +3 more
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness

Pediatric Annals, 2023
Joseph R, Hageman, Lolita, Alcocer Alkureishi   +1 more
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Developmental Disabilities

Clinical Pediatrics, 1993
T A, Blondis, N J, Roizen, J H, Snow, P J, Accardo   +3 more
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Intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2021
Robert L. Schalock, Ruth Luckasson
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Developmental Disabilities

2015
Abstract While the purpose of the correctional system is multi-faceted, including punishment and removal of the offender from society, one component is rehabilitation. With no offender does this seem more relevant than those with developmental disabilities.
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Developmentally Disabled Teens

Clinical Pediatrics, 2009
Sue, Abell, John L, Ey
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