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developmental disorder

[/dɪˌveləpˈmɛntəl dɪsˈɔrdər/]
nounpl: developmental disorders
transtorno do desenvolvimento
1. A condition characterized by delays or abnormalities in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional development that typically emerge during childhood and may persist into adulthood
Autism spectrum disorder is a common developmental disorder that affects social communication and behavior.
O transtorno do espectro autista é um transtorno do desenvolvimento comum que afeta a comunicação social e o comportamento.
2. A neurobiological condition that impacts how the brain processes information and controls bodily functions during critical periods of growth
Early intervention programs can help children with developmental disorders reach their full potential.
Programas de intervenção precoce podem ajudar crianças com transtornos do desenvolvimento a atingir seu potencial máximo.
Synonyms
neurodevelopmental disorderdevelopmental disabilitychildhood disorderdevelopmental delay
Antonyms
typical developmentnormal development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transtorno do desenvolvimento
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil (Medical)
transtorno neuroevolutivo
Technical/medical terminology
Portugal
perturbação do desenvolvimento
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Portugal (Medical)
transtorno do neurodesenvolvimento
Technical/medical terminology in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

developmental delay
early intervention
special needs
neurodivergent
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