Statistics & Extras
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Autism
100
1 in 6 children, are diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay.
How many children are diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay? (__ in __)
100
No.
Do the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy worsen or remain the same over time?
200
Flattened facial profile as well as small head, ears and mouth. Poor/decreased muscle tone.
What are some key facial/body features of an individual who has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome?
200
Autism is more common in boys.
Which gender is autism more common in?
300
Physical, speech and occupational therapy are some of the most common treatment procedures.
What treatment options are offered for individuals who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability?
300
1 in 278 people have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
What is the statistic for people who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy?
400
Delayed speech and language development. Slow learning.
What are some key developmental challenges of an individuals who is diagnosed with Down Syndrome?
400
Autism results in communication problems, difficulty with social interactions, repetition in behavior patterns.
What are some of the symptoms of an individual who has been diagnosed with Autism?
500
Chromosomal Microarray testing
What is the "first-tier" diagnosis option when diagnosing a developmental disability?
500
Cerebral Palsy can be developed during pregnancy, during childbirth or after birth up to about age three.
What is the estimated maximum age that an individual can develop Cerebral Palsy?
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