A child who is behind expectations for his or her age group,which occurs in one or more of the following areas: physical development,cognitive development,communication development,social or emotional development,or adaptive development may be in which category of exceptionality?

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Developmental delay is the term used when a child is not meeting milestones in one or more areas of development. It is a broad category that can include delays in physical, cognitive, communication, social/emotional or adaptive development. Children with developmental delays may catch up to their peers with appropriate interventions and support. ADHD, Down Syndrome, and language delay are all more specific categories that may be a component of developmental delay, but are not equivalent to it.

A Child Who Is Behind Expectations for His or Her