developmentally
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Clara is developmentally disabled due to a childhood accident; Margaret’s efforts to keep her safe gradually give way to a fuller understanding of her daughter’s awakening, and the lovelessness of her own marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
My brother, who has cerebral palsy and is developmentally disabled, is two years older than I am.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
“And that is so damaging developmentally to a young child, to have to be in that kind of environment.”
From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025
The school had described her as showing distinctive behaviours that made her stand out from peers developmentally.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025
After graduating from North Carolina A&T, Blair left the state for a job in Massachusetts, where he continues to live, working with developmentally disabled adults.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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