Aug 12, 2012 · IDDs are disorders that are usually present at birth and that uniquely affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development.

Aug 25, 2020 · Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) IDDs are a primary focus of NICHD’s research support. IDDs include disabilities and disorders that affect the nervous …

Jan 10, 2017 · Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ASD is a complex developmental disorder that affects how a person behaves, interacts with others, communicates, and learns. NICHD is one …

Aug 9, 2012 · The signs of IDDs vary depending on the condition. A few signs include a delay in motor skills, difficulty remembering things, and challenges solving problems.

Aug 9, 2012 · A test of intelligence or cognition is typically used to diagnose an intellectual disability. Clinicians will also observe a child’s behavior for signs of a disability and assess …

May 9, 2024 · It measures the incidence and prevalence of congenital anomalies and developmental disabilities in the U.S. population and disseminates related health information. …

About Autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in life and affects how a person acts and interacts with others, …

Nov 7, 2013 · Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a person’s development, especially that person’s behavior and ability to learn. In addition, Fragile X can affect: …

Aug 19, 2019 · Disorders of reading and language, such as dyslexia, involve difficulty with specific reading skills, such as sounding out words.

Nov 22, 2023 · Understanding Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities is part of the reason NICHD was established. Today, the institute continues to lead …