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Disabilities Awareness

Learn more about specific developmental disabilities.

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These guides provide an overview of specific developmental disabilities, along with tips for educators as they set out to support children with disabilities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Developmental Disabilities

Find information on specific developmental disabilities, milestones, screening, and current research on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

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The Head Start Center for Inclusion was originally developed with funds from Grant #90HC0012 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start, and the Office of Child Care. Many of the resources on this site can also be found at www.headstart.gov. This resource may be duplicated for noncommercial uses without permission.