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What is the difference between borderline mental retardation and mental retardation?
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Why is it important to know what the difference between Mental retardation and LD?
Talk to a doctor.
What is the association between mental retardation and cerebral palsy?
About one-third of individuals with CP have moderate-to-severe mental retardation, one-third have mild mental retardation, and one-third have normal intelligence.
What are the four degrees of mental retardation?
The old and still popular terms were adjusted downward from normal- Moron ( high and low grade) Imbecile, and Idiot. for some reason Moron and Idiot remain in popular usage but imbecile, even in slang usage is rarely used.
Does over-study causes mental retardation?
Overstudy does not cause mental retardation.
What level IQ is considered mental retardation for an adult?
"Normal" IQ is between 85 and 115. Borderline intellectual funcion is between 70 and 85. Mild MR is between 55 and 69. Moderate MR is between 40 and 54 Severe MR is between 25 and 39. Profound MR is less than 25.
How common is mental retardation?
TThere are quite high as it comes in different types of mental retardation.
What does it mean if your IQ is 97?
Borderline mental retardation. It's true, 100 is average.
What is the cut off score for mental retardation?
We have to be very careful with this, because mental retardation cannot be diagnosed knowing only a person's standard IQ score. There must also be serious impairment in two areas of adaptive behavior. If a person can communicate with others, take care of her/himself in regard to daily living activities, and if the person has good social skills, then mental retardation is not an appropriate label for that person. Generally, an IQ below 70 would also be part of the diagnostic picture for someone dealing with mental retardation.
Can you give me a literature review on mental retardation and depression?
literature review on mental retardation with reference
Exposure to what element can cause mental retardation?
Exposure to lead can also cause mental retardation.
How many people die from mental retardation?
The term "mental retardation" is generally considered outdated and offensive. People with intellectual disabilities may have a shorter life expectancy due to health complications or co-occurring conditions, but it is not accurate to say that a specific number of people die specifically from having an intellectual disability. It is important to focus on providing proper support and healthcare to improve the quality of life and longevity for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
How many kinds of retardation is there?
Mental retardation has different levels. There is Mild intellectual disability; moderate intellectual disability; severe intellectual disability; and Profound intellectual disability.https://www.floridahospital.com/mental-retardation-mr/symptoms-and-signs-mental-retardation
