Developmental Disorders James Fuller

Developmental Disorders: any condition that appears at some stage in a child's development and delays the development of one or more psychological functions Developmental disorders include psychological and physical disorders, for example autism or dyslexia. Developmental disorders are an impairment in the normal development of motor or cognitive skills that are developed before age 22. There is usually no cure.

Federal Definition The term "developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that: (i) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; 114 STAT PUBLIC LAW OCT. 30, 2000 (ii) is manifested before the individual attains age 22; (iii) is likely to continue indefinitely; (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 Under RCW71A (3) the definition in law of a developmental disability is: A disability attributable to: Intellectual Disability; Cerebral Palsy; Epilepsy; Autism; or Another neurological or other condition closely related to intellectual disability or that requires treatment similar to that required for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Which: 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 available to DD students at all times