ÜDS-Sağlık 2002-2 Soru=54

It is clear from the passage that, if a child is to be helped to overcome a developmental disability----.

Some 54 million Americans have disabilities and
that number has been . increasing. It includes more
than 10 million children with developmental
disabilities - a number accentuated by the fact that
50 per cent of children with disabilities are not
identified until school age. Early identification of
developmental disabilities is crucial, as it has been
shown to improve , outcomes. A good example of
this is autism, where early identification and
treatment can lead a child to impressive gains in
communication, social skills and learning. It's also
clear that having a developmental disability puts
one at risk for secondary conditions. The lack of
recreational opportunities, for example, can lead to
the development of obesity as well as withdrawal,
depression and isolation. Again, early identification
can help prevent these problems.