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In how many cases of mental retardation does the cause remain a mystery?
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∙ 13y ago
In about 35% of cases, the cause of mental retardation cannot be found.
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Can being involved in an accident cause mental retardation?
In 4% of bacterial meningitis cases in children, there is seen to be some mental retardation.
When does mental retardation begin?
Mental retardation begins in childhood or adolescence before the age of 18. In most cases, it persists throughout adult life
How long is a person impacted by mental retardation?
Mental retardation begins in childhood or adolescence before the age of 18. In most cases, it persists throughout adulthood.
What specialists may be called on to treat a child with mental retardation?
The treatment team will depend on the underlying cause of mental retardation. A neurologist, neuropsychologist, child psychiatrist, and/or development pediatrician may be helpful for nearly all cases of mental retardation
When are cases of mild retardation often discovered?
Some cases of mild mental retardation are not diagnosed before the child enters preschool. These children typically have difficulties with social, communication, and functional academic skills.
How does cerebral palsy affects the mind?
Generally no but in some severe cases mental retardation is associated with the condition.
How can some cases of mental retardation be prevented?
Immunization against diseases such as measles and Hib prevents many of the illnesses that can cause mental retardation. In addition, all children should undergo routine developmental screening as part of their pediatric care
Does Mental retardation require psychiatric treatment?
Mental Retardation is actually considered a developmental disorder and has recently been changed to the term "IDD" (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). The answer to your questions is "yes." Of course, mental retardation can be mild, moderate, or severe. I often have a visual for parents and caregivers to understand mental retardation or IDD better. Think of Down Syndrome as being at the very top of a scale, Severe MR or IDD following, Moderate IDD or MR, and then Mild IDD or MR. In cases of severe MR or Down Syndrome, psychiatric treatment may be required, especially if the individual sufferer struggles with impulse control, delusions or hallucinations, poor mood regulation, improper boundaries, or oppositional behaviors.
What are the characteristics of full trisomy?
Is the majority of cases, resulting in the most severe abnormalities. The forebrain fails to divide into lobes, the spinal cord may protrude, combined with profound mental retardation and seizures.
When was Mental Cases created?
Mental Cases was created in 1918.
Can Spina Bifida impact the brain?
The Spina Bifida itself does not effect the brain, but the hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which often accompanies it, can and does. It can cause learning disabilities and even, in more severe cases, mental retardation.
What symptoms occur in severe cases of cerebral palsy?
A severe form of CP could involve significant muscle problems in all four limbs, mental retardation, seizures, and difficulties with vision, speech, and hearing.
