ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Developmental disabilities

Do you know how some people may have a harder time doing things like talking or learning new things? That's because some people are born with something called a developmental disability. Developmental disabilities happen when there's something different about the way someone's brain works or how their body grows. It can make some things harder for them to do but it doesn't mean they can't learn, have fun, or make friends just like everyone else. Some people just need extra help and support to do these things in a different way that works for them. There are lots of different types of developmental disabilities that can affect how people move, think, or communicate, but everyone is still special and unique in their own way.