Common Developmental Disabilities in Young Children
- Author:
Toh Teck Hock
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Developmental disabilities;
young children
- MeSH:
Developmental Disabilities;
Child
- From:International Journal of Public Health Research
2011;-(Special issue):57-65
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Developmental disabilities in young children are common, and the prevalence is estimated as high as 0.1-1.75% in the children population for each disabilities. With increasing awareness and health expectation, more children with Developmental disabilities are presenting to health care professionals, and at earlier age. Literatures also
suggested the importance of early intervention programme in determining the outcome of this group of children. Therefore, it is vital for health professionals who have direct contact with young children are competent in detecting children with possible Developmental disabilities, and have the basic knowledge about some of the common disorders in order to discuss the issues with the parents. It is also important to work with the
various resources available in the local community,
such as non-governmental organisations for children with special needs, schools offering special education programmes and inclusive classes, and the allied health who provide cares to this group of young children and their family. A lot of information are also available online, and may be offered to help parents gaining more
understanding regarding these Developmental disabilities.
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