The outlook is not promising for those with severe to profound retardation. Studies have shown that these individuals have a shortened life expectancy.
Only 1-2% of the mentally retarded population is classified as profoundly retarded.
The profoundly retarded need a high level of structure and supervision.
Moderate to profoundly retarded individuals usually require supervised community living.
The IQ range of profoundly retarded individuals is typically below 20. This level of intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a need for intense support in daily activities.
At the other end of the spectrum, pervasive support, or life-long, daily support for most adaptive areas, would be required for profoundly retarded individuals.
Mildly retarded people can live alone if necessary and often get married. Profoundly retarded people need caring in their whole life.
They may be able to develop basic self-care and communication skills with appropriate support and training.
Prognosis Pro = prior or before Gnosis = knowledge
Profoundly is a adverb.
As in mentally retarded, yes, only something with a brain can be mentally retarded. The GROWTH of plants can be retarded, which means they are not growing as fast as they should.
About 10% of the mentally retarded population is considered moderately retarded.
Approximately 85% of the mentally retarded population is in the mildly retarded category.