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Developmental Disabilities MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
Disorders in which there is a delay in development based on that expected for a given age level or stage of development. These impairments or disabilities originate before age 18, may be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitute a substantial impairment. Biological and nonbiological factors are involved in these disorders. (From American Psychiatric Glossary, 6th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Child Development Deviations
Child Development Disorders
Child Development Disorders, Specific
Development Disorders, Child
Developmental Delay Disorders
Disabilities, Developmental
Previous Indexing
Child Behavior Disorders (1966-1967)
Child Psychology (1966-1967)
Public MeSH Note
96; was CHILD DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS 1981-95; was CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEVIATIONS 1968-80
History Note
96; was CHILD DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS 1981-95; was CHILD DEVELOPMENT DEVIATIONS 1968-80
Disorders in which there is a delay in development based on that expected for a given age level or stage of development. These impairments or disabilities originate before age 18, may be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitute a substantial impairment. Biological and nonbiological factors are involved in these disorders. (From American Psychiatric Glossary, 6th ed)