Glossary
- Defects: An abnormality.
- Deficiency: A lower amount than necessary for functioning.
- Developmental Disabilities: A chronic mental or physical impairment that results in decreased ability of an individuals to reach appropriate age level developmental goals.
- Disease: Deviation from a normal state of physical or mental health caused by the body’s response to the environment and/or infective substances.
- Disorder: An abnormal physical or mental condition.