March - Developmental Disabilities Month!

During the study period (2009–2017) about 1 in 6 (17%) children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with a developmental disability. The study was done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/features/increase-in-developmental-disabilities.html

Developmental disabilities include disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and affect a person’s growth and/or cognition.  

But people shouldn’t have to be worried or alarmed if someone has a developmental disability. They can usually live normal lives as long as they have the proper supports.