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disability /dis·a·bil·i·ty/ (dis″ah-bil´it-e) 1. inability to function normally, physically or mentally; incapacity. 2. anything that causes disability. 3. as defined by the federal government: “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to last or has lasted for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.” developmental disability a substantial handicap of indefinite duration, with onset before the age of 18 years, such as mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or other neuropathy.
developmental disability (DD), a pathologic condition that starts developing before 18 years of age. Most developmental disabilities persist throughout the individual's life, although many can be effectively treated. See also congenital anomaly. Patient discussion about Intellectually disabled. Q. Is pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) or autism is fatal……what exactly it is……? A. Autism is not fatal in its symptom and progression but it can become fatal as it does impair normal physiological function it CAN BE a fatal condition. It’s a group of illness which involves delays in the development of basic skills. It happens to children below age 3. It affects the child`s ability to communicate and interact. Autism affected children are also found to be mentally retarded. Read more or ask a question about Intellectually disabledHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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or intellectually disabled voters can be "assisted. Researchers advocated thorough education about personal safety that meets the learning needs of intellectually disabled students, especially boys. 3) Many intellectually disabled people will tell you what they think you want to hear in order to be your friend or help you do your job |
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