In 2016, the prevalence of any diagnosed
developmental disability in children aged 3-17 years was 6.99% --a statistically significant increase of 21% over the 5.76% recorded in 2014, the NCHS said in a recent Data Brief.
Of the 120 (75%) offenders evaluated, 23 (19%) were diagnosed with
developmental disability only, 45 (37.5%) with
developmental disability and mental health/mental illness, 32 (27%) with development disability and substance abuse, and 20 (16.7%) with a combination of
developmental disability, mental health/mental illness, and substance abuse.
According to Balderian (2005), 15 percent to 17 percent of all children have a
developmental disability; therefore, it is reasonable to suggest that the child welfare population includes an equal representation of children with developmental disabilities.
Another study in the June 2011 issue of Pediatrics says
developmental disability is on the rise in the U.S.
Developmental disability information - Lane County
Developmental Disability Services is offering a free information fair for transition-aged students experiencing developmental disabilities.
This is the case with respect to services for individuals with a: 1.)
developmental disability such as autism, Down's syndrome or cerebral palsy; or a 2.) severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or severe depression.
Our
developmental disability system is a tree partnership of the Department of Health and Human Services, the 10 area agencies, and the families.
The purpose is to strengthen supports for adults with a
developmental disability.
Journal of Intellectual &
Developmental Disability, 22(2), 87-96.
There is a growing body of research to support the benefits of early intervention programs for children who have or are at high risk of having a
developmental disability. Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS) was developed to ensure that all families of children birth through age two who have a
developmental disability have access to comprehensive, coordinated, community-based, and family-oriented services.
Autism is a
developmental disability that manifests itself within the first 3 years of a child's life.
Charles Lakin, Simi Litvak, and Gary Smith - also have experience in the area of disability and policy studies with particular emphasis on
developmental disability issues.