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Have a child 18 years of age or younger, orBe pregnant, orBe 18 years of age or younger and the head of your household.

single domain

developmental disorder; developmental arrest and regression; and developmental disability.

occurs when a child does not achieve developmental milestones in comparison to peers of the same age range.

moderate

Developmental delays are common and can involve either a single domain or multiple domains of the child’s functioning.Early identification of developmental delays and appropriate management can positively alter the child’s developmental trajectory.Primary care physicians play a pivotal role in early identification of developmental delays through developmental screening and surveillance.For children presenting with mild developmental delays and in the absence of any red flags, appropriate stimulation activities can be suggested, with close monitoring of the child.There should be a low threshold for specialist referral for children at high risk for developmental problems, such as those who are in care, have an underlying chronic medical condition, or have a primary caregiver with a mental health problem.

fastest-growing segment of the school-age population in the United States, but they are also a tremendously diverse group representing numerous languages, cultures, ethnicities, nationalities, and socioeconomic backgrounds

overty, familial transiency, or non-citizenship status,

o not have the English-language ability needed to participate fully in American society or achieve their full academic potential in schools and learning environments in which instruction is delivered largely or entirely in English.

underperform on standardized tests, drop out of school at significantly higher rates, and decline to pursue postsecondary education.

For example, states and national organizations have developed standards to guide curriculum and instruction in English-as a second language programs, while customized teaching and learning materials for English-language learners are now routinely introduced into regular academic courses.

Dual-language education

English as a second language

Sheltered instruction

most common treatment for learning disabilities is special education.

perform a diagnostic educational evaluation assessing the child's academic and intellectual potential and level of academic performance.

not recognized until the child reaches school age

earning disabilities can be lifelong conditions.

single, isolated learning problem that has little impact on their lives.