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What is the difference between mentally retarded and mentally challenged?
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Same thing. It's just a twist of words.
Mentally challenged is a euphemism for mentally retarded.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoIt is the same condition but mentally challenged is a nicer way to put it. Many of these people can live good lives and accomplish much.
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