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Product

Developmental Disabilities: What we have to know

Center:

PR-Institute on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Carol Salas Pagan
[email protected]
787-754-4377

Product Description:

The DD Institute and definitions of relevant concepts (DD, human development, early ages, growth and development, and risk factors that can impact brain development) are presented. The early years are described as a period of great opportunity and vulnerability in infants and children. This includes considering the impact of stress, ecological model considerations, the role of the family in children's development and growth, and help seeking.

Keyword(s):

Developmental disabilities, human development, early intervention, early childhood and risk factors, cerebral development

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

Visual Format or Large Print, Language other than English

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A