What are developmental disabilities?

What are developmental disabilities?

• A. a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical learning, language, or behavioral areas
• B. a temporary learning difficulty
• C. a high intelligence quotient
• D. a mobility impairment only

Answer: (A)

Developmental disabilities are lifelong conditions that begin during the developmental period and affect functioning in several areas—physical (movement), learning (cognition), language (communication), or behavior (social-emotional). The description that they are a group of conditions due to impairments in these areas best captures the breadth and persistence of these conditions. They aren’t temporary learning difficulties, aren’t defined by a high IQ, and aren’t limited to mobility alone.

Developmental disabilities are lifelong conditions that begin during the developmental period and affect functioning in several areas—physical (movement), learning (cognition), language (communication), or behavior (social-emotional). The description that they are a group of conditions due to impairments in these areas best captures the breadth and persistence of these conditions. They aren’t temporary learning difficulties, aren’t defined by a high IQ, and aren’t limited to mobility alone.