Development disorders
The most common developmental disability is intellectual disability. Cerebral palsy is the second most common developmental disability, followed by autism spectrum disorder. Other developmental disabilities may include: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
There are four main types of developmental disorders: nervous system disabilities, sensory related disabilities, metabolic disabilities and degenerative disorders. Many different subsets of disabilities nest under these four main groups.
Sometimes healthy and typically functioning parents can have a child born with a developmental disability. Other known causes of developmental disabilities include: Drug or alcohol abuse during pregnancy. Genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome or Fragile X syndrome.
