The Definition of Developmental Disability

question 21

Multiple Choice

The definition of developmental disability:

• A)refers not only to retardation but also to a variety of conditions,occurring before age twenty-two,that hinder development.
• B)was developed as part of legislation addressing the needs of those whose severe disabilities,occurring during the maturing years,affect their total development.
• C)Both A and B
• D)Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of a number of different investments.

High Risk Programs

Initiatives or efforts aimed at individuals or groups considered to be at significant risk of developing health, social, or behavioral problems.

SES

Socioeconomic status, a measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Better Beginnings

A program or initiative designed to enhance the developmental, educational, and social outcomes of children.