DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED (DD)

Definition

Developmentally Delayed is a non-categorical disability for children ages birth through five (5).  Such a disability is described according to functional and/or developmental levels.  Children included in this population either have

        A.  Established delays in two (2) or more of the following areas:

            1. Cognitive - the ability to think, which includes processes

                 such as reasoning, problem solving, inferring, concept-

                 ualizing , classifying, symbolizing, imagery, and memory;

            2.  Fine and/or gross motor - motor skills requiring the control

                 of small, coordinated movements or motor skills used for

                 body control such as standing, walking, and climbing;

            3.  Language - the ability to acquire, use and comprehend

                 symbols utilized in communication;

            4.  Social - the ability to build or maintain age-appropriate

                 interpersonal relationships and/or adaptive behavior

                 which is the effectiveness with which the individual meets

                 the standards of personal independence and social

                 responsibility expected of his age; or

        B.  A diagnosed disorder of known etiology which will affect

             development in a negative fashion and has a high prob-

             ability of resulting in a developmental delay.