Developmental Disabilities
Developmental disabilities are severe, long-term problems that may be physical or may affect mental ability. A CMO can assist by best meeting the needs of children with I/DD that are not being met through school-related services, medical services reimbursable by health insurance or by other existing supports or services.
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“Developmental Disabilities” is an umbrella term that includes intellectual disability but also includes other disabilities that are apparent during childhood (manifested before the age of 22). Developmental disabilities are severe, long-term problems that may be physical, such as blindness, or may affect mental ability, such as learning disorders. Or the problem can be both physical and mental, such as Down Syndrome. The problems are usually life-long, and can affect everyday living.
Examples of developmental disabilities include but are not limited to:
- Autism
- Behavior Disorders
- Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
- Spina Bifida
How Can We Help?
Our goal is to best meet the needs of children with I/DD that are not being met through school-related services, medical services reimbursable by health insurance or by other existing supports or services. Some of the services, supports, and resources we can assist you with accessing includes but are not limited to the following:
- Applying for Eligibility
- Individual Support Services
- Behavioral Supports
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living skills (ADLs)
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Crisis Stabilization
- Respite
- Family Support Services
Our goal is to best meet the needs of children with I/DD that are not being met through school-related services, medical services reimbursable by health insurance or by other existing supports or services.