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The History of Developmental Disabilities

Written by Steph Langel
Published Jul 29, 2025

Module screenshot of icons showing adaptive, intellectual and physical disabilities

This is part of a training for Direct Support Professionals. This module discusses the role of a DSP as well as common terms associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It also describes how the DSP role came to be and a brief introduction the the history of developmental disabilities.

Category: Evidence-based Practice, Treatment

Tagged: adaptive functioning, Developmental disabilities, DSP, habilitative services, history, IDD

Format: E-Learning Module

Development Date: July 29, 2025

Authors: Todd Owen, Mark D Shriver, and Whitney Strong-Bak

Discipline: Interdisciplinary

The History of Developmental Disabilities

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