People We Serve
Who We Serve
The term “Developmental Disabilities” applies to a whole group of conditions that may cause physical, learning, language, or behavioral impairment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in six children in the United States have “one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays.” These conditions begin before the age of 18, have an impact on daily life, and generally last throughout a person’s life.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) assists individuals with specific developmental disabilities and their families in accessing appropriate services so that every individual can live up to their highest potential.
Disabilities
Intellectual Disability
The name of the condition we know today as Intellectual Disability has changed over time; most recently it was primarily known as mental retardation. Although the name has changed, the essential elements of the diagnosis (limitations in intellectual functioning, behavior limitations in adapting to environmental demands, and early age onset) have not substantially changed.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive pathologic lesion in the developing infant or child’s brain causing permanent motor and/or sensory impairment. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy, sometimes called a seizure disorder, refers to a disorder which causes recurring seizures.
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism is a brain-based disorder that affects a person’s social interaction, communication and causes other behavioral patterns that interfere with daily functioning.