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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
What gene is responsible for the majority of inherited mental retardation?
Fragile X, a defect in the chromosome that determines sex, is the most common inherited cause of mental retardation.
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 is the most frequent diagnosed mental disorder in the US?
Depression is the most frequently diagnosed mental disorder in the U.S. Today.
What segment of the population is affected by autism?
More than 1 in 90 newborn boys will be affected by ASD, or autism spectrum disorder. It is now the most commonly diagnosed cause of mental retardation.
Do people with mental retardation have a sex drive?
Yes. Sex is one of the most basic human instincts and it's not unusual at all. Unfortunately, depending on the degree of retardation, they may have trouble expressing it in acceptable ways.
How do infants with fragile X syndrome appear?
appear normal at birth but their development is delayed. Most boys with fragile X syndrome have mental impairment. The severity of mental impairment ranges from learning disabilities to severe mental retardation
Stephen has an extremely high math ability despite having a general level of mental retardation Which is probably most true about Stephen?
He has Savant syndrome.
What is a example of a environmental effect on phenotype?
An example would be mental retardation caused by an expectant mother's alcohol abuse.
What was PARC vs Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children brought a class-action suit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the failure to provide a public education to students with mental retardation. The Federal District Court ruled that all children from ages 6-21 be provided with free public education, stipulating that it was most desirable to educate children with mental retardation in programs most like those provided to their peers without disabilities.
What is the prognosis for children with Fukuyama CMD?
children with Fukuyama CMD are rarely able to walk, and have severe mental retardation. Most children with this type of CMD die in childhood
School performance of a child with mild mental retardation?
A child with mild mental retardation may experience challenges with learning, memory, problem-solving, and communication skills. They may benefit from individualized education plans, extra support, and accommodations in the classroom to help them succeed academically. It's important for educators and parents to work together to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for the child.
