Developmental delay is usually used as a description for young children, less than 8 years of age. After that, there is generally a diagnosis such as cognitive impairment/intellectual disability, learning disability, ADHD, autism, etc. But, if an an adult has not had this evaluation to help identify a more specific concern, the term "developmental delay" might be used.
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Adults can certainly have developmental delay, usually as a continuation of childhood developmental delay. A typical child however, does not suddenly become an adult with a developmental delay. There is usually a physical problem that led to the problem with normal learning and development.
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