Developmental disabilities and the importance of monitoring
Fragile X syndrome: Fragile X syndrome (FSX) is a developmental disability that we still do not know much abou.
ADHD: One example of a developmental disability is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Down syndrome: Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a child to be born with an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Others: The list of developmental disabilities listed above is not exhaustive—there are many others that have not been included.
Defining developmental disabilities: The term "developmental disabilities" refers to a diverse group of conditions that involve.
Cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy (CP) is another group of disorders that comes under the umbrella of developmental disabilities.
Difficulties: A person with developmental disabilities may experience difficulties in many areas of life including, but not limited.
ASD: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) such as Asperger syndrome are also classified as developmental disabilities.
FASDs: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can develop in babies.
Causes: For some developmental disabilities, such as FASDs, we know the cause.