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Disability Terms starting with "D"

Deaf/Profound Hearing Loss

About one in every 1,000 infants is born deaf or with profound hearing loss.

Developmental Disabilities

A developmental disability is a severe, chronic disability that is due to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments; is manifested before the person reaches age

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot use food for energy correctly. There are two major types of diabetes: Type 1 (Juvenile) and Type 2 (Adult Onset).

Dwarfism

Dwarfism (disproportionate short stature) is defined as a condition in which the person reaches an adult height of 4'10" or less due to either medical or genetic conditions.

Dystonia

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle spasms that force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful movements or postures.

Depression

Depression in children and adolescents can lead to school failure, alcohol and drug abuse, and even suicide. About 5% of children and adolescents in the general population experience depression.

Developmental Disabilities

A developmental disability is a severe, chronic disability that is due to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental or physical impairments; is manifested before the person reaches age

Dysthymia

Dysthymia, also known as dysthymic disorder, is a mood disorder characterized by an overwhelming, chronic state of depression.

Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition associated with mental retardation. It is caused by a child's having an extra chromosome, a result of an accident in cell development.

Drug Exposed

How does cocaine use during pregnancy affect newborns?

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