Category: Developmental Disabilities
Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Prevalence of Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities Among U.S. Children Aged 3–17 Years
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities are the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children and often coexist. Previous research has suggested that the prevalence of these conditions may differ by race and Hispanic origin. Using timely, nationally representative data, this report examines the reported prevalence of ADHD and learning disabilities by race and ethnicity Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Children Aged 3–17 Years With Developmental Disabilities, by Urbanicity: United States, 2015–2018
Questions for Ben Zablotsky, Ph.D., Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Prevalence of Children Aged 3–17 Years With Developmental Disabilities, by Urbanicity: United States, 2015–2018.” Q: Why did you decide to focus on urbanicity among children with developmental disabilities? BZ: Thanks to previous research, we know that children with developmental disabilities typically require more health Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence and Trends of Developmental Disabilities Among U.S. Children
A new study from Pediatrics shows looks the national prevalence of 10 developmental disabilities in US children aged 3 to 17 years and explore changes over time by associated demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, using National Health Interview Survey data. The study found that from 2009 to 2011 and 2015 to 2017, there were overall significant Read More >
Posted on byChronic School Absenteeism Among Children With Selected Developmental Disabilities: National Health Interview Survey, 2014–2016
Questions for Lindsey Black, Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Chronic School Absenteeism Among Children With Selected Developmental Disabilities: National Health Interview Survey, 2014–2016” Q: Why did you decide to focus on chronic school absenteeism among U.S. children with developmental disabilities for this report? LB: DDs encompass a range of conditions that may have lifelong Read More >
Posted on byEstimated Prevalence of Children With Diagnosed Developmental Disabilities in the United States, 2014–2016
Questions for Ben Zablotsky, Ph.D., Health Statistician and Lead Author of “Estimated Prevalence of Children with Diagnosed Developmental Disabilities in the United States, 2014-2016.” Q: Why did you decide to analyze children with diagnosed developmental disabilities? BZ: We decided to analyze children with diagnosed developmental disability because children diagnosed with developmental disabilities typically require a Read More >
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