Monitoring Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disabilities affect about 17% of children under age 18 years in the U.S. The Metropolitan Atlanta Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program (MADDSP) monitors rates of mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, and vision impairment among children aged 8 years in a five-county area. . . .
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Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by cognitive impairment, deficits in communication, stereotypic movements, and growth failure. . . .
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