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No. They can cover different types of conditions. A retarded person often has learning difficulties, whereas mental disorders are more psychological and don't always impair the intelligence of a person.
That is called cognitive impairment or cognitive difficulties. It refers to problems with learning, memory, attention, and other mental functions that affect the ability to acquire new knowledge.
according to wordreference.com a learning disability is: a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills physical disability: disability to perform a physical act, or mental disability
according to wordreference.com a learning disability is: a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills physical disability: disability to perform a physical act, or mental disability
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Cognitive difficulties refer to problems with mental processes such as memory, attention, learning, and problem-solving. These difficulties can affect a person's ability to think, reason, and process information effectively. They are often associated with conditions like dementia, traumatic brain injury, and developmental disorders.
Jean Ware has written: 'Creating a responsive environment for people with profound and multiple learning difficulties' -- subject(s): Education, Children with mental disabilities, Learning disabled children, Children with disabilities
Long-term problems may include behavior problems, attention disorders, mental retardation , blindness, seizures , varying degrees of paralysis, and learning difficulties.
It depends on what kind of mental illness it is. Some people you can't even tell that something is wrong with them! So it depends on what they have, and how bad they have it.
Peter Sturmey has written: 'Psychometric assessment of psychiatric disorders in people with learning difficulties (mental handicap)' 'Clinical and counseling practice' -- subject(s): Psychotherapy, Counseling, Practice 'Mood Disorders in People with Mental Retardation'
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Having a mental issue can affect learning in a number of ways. It makes communication a bit harder. Mental retardation also can affect learning because of social problems and interaction with those who are teaching.