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Developmental Disabilities

Only when a baby or preschooler lags far behind, or fails altogether to reach the developmental milestones, or loses a previously acquired skill, is there reason to suspect a mental or physical problem serious enough to be considered a developmental disability.

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Congenital Abnormalities

Congenital abnormalities are caused by problems during the fetus’s development before birth. About three of every hundred babies born in the United States have congenital abnormalities that will affect the way they look, develop, or function.

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Cerebral Palsy

Congenital Abnormalities

Down Syndrome (Audio)

Hearing Loss

Intellectual Disability

Outlook for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Spina Bifida