Years ago I had a developmentally disabled child with dwarfism
in my classroom. The other fourth-grade boys in my classroom
learned important biblical principles as they adapted a game of
kickball so he could participate. Those boys will never forget
this little boy who taught them so much about how to show and
model God's character qualities to others. What is a
developmental disability? Developmental disability is a term
that's sometimes referred to as an "umbrella" category covering
many different disabilities. To be characterized as a
"developmental disability," the disability must involve a mental
or physical impairment or a combination of mental and physical
impairments; be present before the person reaches the age of 22;
result in substantial functional limitations in three or more of
the areas of major life activity: self-care,
receptive/expressive language, mobility, self-direction,
capacity of independent living, and economic self-sufficiency;
and reflect the need for assistance or services lifelong