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 Recent estimates in the United States show that about one in six, or about 17%, of children aged 3 through 17 years have a one or more developmental disabilities.1 Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime. 

 Data from the National Health Interview Survey 

● During 2014–2016, the prevalence of children aged 3–17 years who had ever been diagnosed with a developmental disability increased from 5.76% to 6.99%.

 ● During this same time, the prevalence of diagnosed autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability did not change significantly. 

● The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, other developmental delay, and any developmental disability was higher among boys compared with girls. 

● The prevalence of any developmental disability was lower among Hispanic children compared with children in all other race and ethnicity groups.