EC Paediatrics

Developmental disabilities (DDs) refer to a group of conditions that influence the early development of children. These disorders cause changes in their normal developmental pattern thus affecting their physical, language and mental abilities or behavior. Children with DDs do not develop normally as their typically developing counterparts. This special group of children especially those having autism usually lag behind their peers as a result they are seen as slow and being unable to learn and achieve to their maximum potential. Understanding how this special group of children grow and develop through the various stages of development might provide guidelines on how to meet their needs and enhance their development. This might facilitate their transition to adolescence and adulthood and then their eventual independence.

 Keywords: Developmental Disabilities; Children with Autism; Stages of Development; Theories of Development; Impact

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