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Developmentally disabled n. A mental or physical disability, such as cerebral palsy or mental retardation, arising before adulthood and usually lasting throughout life.
So yes it is correct label for myself. I have to say that the term is most often used for mental retardation. Even some health professionals I know thought that was the definition. So I have to wonder if it's something like "spastic." Has general use changed the meaning of the term?
So yes it is correct label for myself. I have to say that the term is most often used for mental retardation. Even some health professionals I know thought that was the definition. So I have to wonder if it's something like "spastic." Has general use changed the meaning of the term?
