What are Developmental disabilities?
Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.1
Some examples of Developmental Disorders:
- ADHD,
- autism spectrum disorder,
- cerebral palsy,
- hearing loss,
- intellectual disability,
- learning disability,
- vision impairment,
- and other developmental delays.2
How can functional rehabilitation help?
A well trained doctor in functional rehabilitation may be able to rehabilitate patient’s developmental disability by identifying the functional disconnection and delay. This usually requires a thorough assessment of the affected child and may take up to several years to rehabilitate the disability.