Question

question 9 of 11
homeless toddlers show significantly higher ______________ than other children, including other low - income children.
choose an option below

• developmental delays
• hospital admissions
• psychiatric diagnoses
• daycare withdrawals

Explanation:

Research in child development and social health shows that homeless toddlers face significant barriers to stable care, nutrition, and early learning opportunities. These factors lead to notably higher rates of developmental delays compared to other children, including low-income peers who may still have more stable living environments. The other options are not as consistently and significantly elevated in this specific population.

Answer:

developmental delays