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| Mental retardation is a condition diagnosed before age 18 that includes below-average general intellectual function, and a lack of the skills necessary for daily living. |
- Gene Mutation Tied to Majority of Cases of Mental Retardation
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Children who have the most common form of...
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Symptoms
Continued infant-like behavior; Decreased learning ability; Failure to meet the markers of intellectual development;...
Causes
Mental retardation affects about 1 - 3% of the population. There are many causes of mental retardation, but doctors find...
Tests
An assessment of age-appropriate adaptive behaviors can be made using developmental screening tests. The failure to...
Treatments
The primary goal of treatment is to develop the person's potential to the fullest. Special education and training may...
Complications
Complications vary. They may include: Inability to care for self; Inability to interact with others appropriately;...
Prevention
Genetic: Prenatal screening for genetic defects and genetic counseling for families at risk for known inherited...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You have any concerns about your child's development; You notice that your child's...
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