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Lifehouse is committed to educating parents, families and community members about developmental disabilities and the resources available in the community.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 415.526.5300 or mail@lifehouseagency.org.

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about developmental disabilities

Did you know...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1 in 5 people in the United States has a disability.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 19% of the 2010 population in the United States had a disability. That is approximately 56.7 million people. An article published by the CDC reported 15% of American children have a developmental disability, including autism and ADHD.

Common Types of Developmental Disabilities

Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Epilepsy
Intellectual Disabilities
Learning Disorders

Assessing Individuals in California

Begin before the individual’s 18th birthday
Be expected to continue indefinitely

3. Present substantial limitations in three or more life activities:

Self Care
Receptive & Expressive Language
Learning
Mobility
Self-Direction
Capacity for Independent Living
Economic Self-Sufficiency

learn the signs & act early

Early intervention can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn new skills as well as reduce the need for costly interventions over time.

A developmental delay is when a child does not reach milestones at the same time as similarly aged children.

Playing
Learning
Speaking
Behaving
Moving

If You’re Concerned - Don’t Wait!

Talk to your child’s physician. The CDC offers many parent-friendly materials that are research-based, free and easily accessible.

Have a relative of a developmental disability?

For more info about our programs, please contact Kate O'Connor, Director of Programs and Operation at Lifehouse, to discuss your relative’s potential needs.

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