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Developmental
Disorders
James Fuller
Developmental Disorders:
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any condition that appears at some stage in a child's
development and delays the development of one or
more psychological functions
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Developmental disorders include psychological and
physical disorders, for example autism or dyslexia.
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Developmental disorders are an impairment in the
normal development of motor or cognitive skills that
are developed before age 22.
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There is usually no cure.
Federal Definition
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The term "developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability of an
individual that:
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(i) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental
and physical impairments;
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(ii) is manifested before the individual attains age 22;
(iii) is likely to continue indefinitely;
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(I) Self-care.
(II) Receptive and expressive language.
(III) Learning.
(IV) Mobility.
(V) Self-direction.
(VI) Capacity for independent living.
(VII) Economic self-sufficiency
Georgia State Definition
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Under RCW71A.10.020(3) the definition in law of a developmental disability is:
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A disability attributable to:
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Intellectual Disability;
Cerebral Palsy;
Epilepsy;
Autism; or
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Another neurological or other condition closely related to intellectual disability or
that requires treatment similar to that required for individuals with intellectual
disabilities.
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Which:
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Originated before the individual attained age eighteen;
Continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and
Results in substantial limitations to an individual's intellectual and/or adaptive
functioning.
Prevalence of DD
• The prevalence of any DD in 1997–2008 was 13.87%
• In the last 12 years, prevalence of DDs has increased
17.1%—that's about 1.8 million more children with
DDs in 2006–2008 compared to a decade earlier.
• Males had twice the prevalence of any DD than
females and more specifically had higher prevalence
of ADHD, autism, learning disabilities,
stuttering/stammering and other DDs.
Vocabulary
• Mental retardation - lack of normal development of
intellectual capacities.
• Autism - A mental condition, present from early childhood,
characterized by great difficulty in communicating and
forming relationships
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - a condition (mostly in
boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders.
• Learning Disability - A condition giving rise to difficulties in
acquiring knowledge and skills to the normal level expected of
those of the same age.
Characteristics of DD
• Abnormal social behaviors
• Abnormal language development
• Physical abnormalities
• Characteristics of DD can be wide-ranging as
they include: mental disorders, learning
disabilities, autism, ADHD, conduct disorder,
and developmental dyspraxia.
DD in The Classroom
• Teachers with DD students should keep a consistent schedule
• DD students need extra motivation
• Students with DD need to be given clear goals and
expectations
• Structured and frequent social interactions can help
• Help students with DD create a generalized plan for learning
across all settings
• Visual aids (such as desks that close student from distractions)
may help, particularly with ADHD students.
• DD students may need extra time on exams
• Make phone and email available to DD students at all times