A child who is developmentally delayed is three (3) through five (5) years of age and is delayed in one (1) or more of the following areas: adaptive or self-help development; cognitive development; communication development; social or emotional development.
Florida Administrative Rule for Students who are Developmentally Delayed
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WebMD Recognizing Developmental Delays in Your Child: Ages 3 to 5