Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disabilities are typically identified in childhood and impact the individual for life. The cause for the disability may be genetics, illness, or chemical imbalances during critical developmental stages. This cause can occur anytime from gestation to birth, or in early childhood. Information from www.cdc.gov/child-development/.
At this time, CCAC is only assessing for Intellectual Disability.
Please read more about developmental disabilities below.
Intellectual Disability (ID)
ID is characterized and lifelong significant impairment of intellectual functioning (thoughts) as well as adaptive behaviors (skills), which is not a change in previous functioning. Associated with genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and others, ID can also arise from pregnancy complications or childhood conditions, such as illness, infection, or exposure to toxins.
Information from www.psychiatry.org
While CCAC is not currently assessing for ADHD or ASD, you can learn more about these disorders below.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ASD is lifelong and typically identified in early childhood. It most commonly manifests as challenges in social interactions, repetitive behaviors, and focused interests. It can also manifest in difficulty with language and social cues, hypo- or hyper- sensitivity, and difficulties with emotional processing, among others. Severity and impairment of daily life will vary among individuals.
Information from www.psychiatry.org
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD involves lifelong difficulty paying sustaining attention, and/or constant activity, hasty decisions/actions (impulsivity) and which is not better accounted for by other diagnoses. ADHD is most often diagnosed by disruption in classroom settings, but signs may appear earlier in childhood, and will affect the individual in multiple settings. Anxiety and mood disorders may have similar affects on attention.
Information from www.psychiatry.org
