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Can the mentally retarded be a teacher?
I do not think the mentally retarded could be an effective teacher, unless the subject being taught were some kind of craft or skill done manually.
Why does social work deal with the mentally retarded?
Sometimes the mentally handicapped need some assistance in taking care of themselves.
Was Genie Wiley mentally retarded?
There is no real case if she really was mentally retarded since toddlerhood and that was why she was kept in isolation. Some reports say she had been retarded at early age. But there are some reports that say it's because of the isolation and abuse she's been through for nearly 11 years that caused her behavior.
How do you get a retarded brain?
You were either born with it (due to genetics), or you have suffered some kind of brain injury as a result of trauma or lack of Oxygen. Even people with dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury later in life can resemble someone who's "retarded". Personally, I prefer the term "mentally disabled".
Are people who are mentally retarded born that way?
Some are, while others become disabled as a result of events after birth (for example, a head injury).
What were the 3 categories for the mentally retarded in the 1930s?
From the least retarded to the most severe- Moron, Imbecile, and Idiot. For some reason the middle category has faded into disuse. Moron and Idiot are tossed around in casual conversation, but imbecile is rarely used.
Can you get arrested for being a retard?
While this question may be intended as a joke, it is sad to note that in the 1700s and 1800s, some people did get arrested because of their disability. Back then, there was fear of mentally retarded people, and a total lack of understanding about what causes this condition; undoubtedly, some mentally retarded or mentally ill people were arrested simply because they looked and acted so different. Today, it is rare for a mentally retarded person to be arrested as a result of prejudice. People in law enforcement are more familiar with the symptoms and behaviors one might see in a person who is developmentally delayed in some way. And if a person with retardation is arrested today, it is for suspicion of breaking the law, rather than because of a fear of that person's disability.
What are the needs for the people who are mentally retarded?
They need food, shelter, and a sense of purpose like other humans. Some are cared for by family. Others are cared for by organizations.
Can you tell if someone is mentallty retarded?
Psychologists can give the abnormal Denver developmental screening test to determine the amount of retardation.
Is A child with Down's Syndrome mentally retarded?
Yes Down's Syndrome will mean some mental retardation. However many are still quite capable of living a good life.
Why is John Steinbeck's of mice and men banned in some schools?
One of the characters is obviously mentally retarded and gets violent, killing a woman in the course of the story. The plot-line implies that retarded people have a latent capacity for sex, and violence.
How can a mentally retarded person be gifted?
Some people have savant syndrome. They may have exceptional skills in art, music, or computation. They have had damage to the left anterior temporal lobe. About half of them have autism.
