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Different ways. Doctors are able to assign a specific cause in only about 25% of the cases. In general, something happened to the baby before the baby was born. It may have been an infection, that the mother was exposed to harmful chemicals, a genetic problem, or some type of physical injury to the unborn child. A few of the things known to cause problems in mental development include Fragile X chromasome (genetic) Measles and HIV (infection) exposure to lead (environmental) and malnutrition. This is a very short answer to a very LARGE field of study.
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Why do people act retarded?
Believe me, retarded people are not acting. People who play act, imitating what they believe is a retarded person's behavior, are simply ignorant and probably in desperate need of attention with a severely retarded self-esteem. Such 'actors' are considered bullies, ridiculing the defenselessness of another person.
Are mentally retarded people sterile?
No
Do people in Texas kill retarded people?
The Supreme Court has ruled it is unconstitutional to EXECUTE ( for a capital crime) a mentally retarded person.
In the context of intellectual disability the great majority of people so challenged are classified as being retarded.?
About 3-4% of the mentally retarded population is severely retarded.
Are you retarded if your friends call you retarded?
== == * NO, you are not. * Your 'friends' are not worthy of your friendship.* No you are not retarded in any way. Those people who you call your friends are not friends. I recommend finding new friends to be with.
How many Americans are retarded?
a lot of people
Who are some famous retarded people?
james
Did mental retarded people have options in the 1930's?
no
How were mentally retarded people treated in 1930s?
They were treated as criminals.
How many mentally retarded people live in the United States?
About 6-7.5 million mentally retarded individuals live in the United States alone.
How does mild mental retardation compare to profound mental retardation?
Mildly retarded people can live alone if necessary and often get married. Profoundly retarded people need caring in their whole life.
Are there gay people who are mentally retarded?
Yes, just as mentally handicapped people can be heterosexual.
