Trends in the Prevalence of Developmental Disabilities in US Children, 1997–2008

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Authors

Coleen A. Boyle · National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Sheree L. Boulet · National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Laura A. Schieve · National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Robin Cohen · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Stephen J. Blumberg · National Center for Health Statistics

Marshalyn Yeargin‐Allsopp · National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Abstract

Developmental disabilities are common and were reported in ~1 in 6 children in the United States in 2006-2008. The number of children with select developmental disabilities (autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other developmental delays) has increased, requiring more health and education services. Additional study of the influence of risk-factor shifts, changes in acceptance, and benefits of early services is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Infant Development and Preterm Care Family and Disability Support Research Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 127, Issue 6, pp. 1034-1042

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-2989

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