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A person with mental retardation has a low IQ and difficulty with tasks associated with daily living. A person with a learning disability may have an average or above average IQ but has difficulty in a specific area. For example, a very smart child may have trouble reading. This child is not mentally retarded but rather may have a learning disability.
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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
Is dyslexia a mental illness?
no. dyslexia is not the same as mental retardation.
Is developmental disability a form of retardation?
Developmental disability can be retardation. A developmental disability is a mental/physical impairment onset before the age of 22. A developmental disability affects three or more of daily living activities like independent living, learning, mobility and self-care. Examples of dd are not only mental retardation, but cerebral palsy, autism and Down Syndrome.
When does the developmental disability known as mental retardation strike an individual?
Mental retardation is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18.
Difference between learning disability and physical 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
Difference between a learning and physical disabilities?
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
What does the onset of mental retardation depend on?
Symptoms of mental retardation may appear at birth or later in childhood. Time of onset depends on the suspected cause of the disability.
How does mental retardation effect learning?
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.
Are learning disabilities the same as mental retardation?
No. Mental retardation means the person has an IQ of below 70. A person with learning disabilities can have even a genius level IQ but still have certain learning difficulties, such as, for instance, Attention Deficit Disorder, or Dyslexia, which affect their ability to learn, but do not affect their actual intelligence.
What do the words Development Disability mean?
A developmental disability is a mental/physical impairment onset before the age of 22. A developmental disability affects three or more of daily living activities like independent living, learning, mobility and self-care. Examples of dd are mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism and Down Syndrome.
What are considered to be learning disabilities?
I would say Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism , Mental retardation and hearing impairment
Why is it important to know what the difference between Mental retardation and LD?
Talk to a doctor.
