A Longitudinal Study of Function and Participation in Life Activities of Patients with Developmental Disabilities

Developmental Disabilities (DD) is defined as a group of neurodevelopmental issues, leading to significant lag in one or more areas (e.g. cognition, speech, motor, self-care and psychosocial function) for various reasons. On the basis of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health -Children and Youth Version (ICF-CY) framework, problems related to Developmental Disabilities further limit activities of daily living (ADL) and participation of patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with Developmental Disabilities
2. Age 0-25 y/o
3. Agree to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Active medical condition (e.g. infection)
2. Concurrent progressive or degenerative disease (e.g. neurogenerative disease)
3. Concurrent illness or disease not typically associated with DD (e.g. pneumonia)

Control and experimental groups