They can become fairly self-sufficient and in some cases live independently, with community and social support.
They may master very basic self-care skills and some communication skills. Many severely retarded individuals are able to live in a group home.
Individuals with mild to moderate mental retardation are frequently able to achieve some self-sufficiency and to lead happy and fulfilling lives.
They can carry out work and self-care tasks with moderate supervision.
They may be able to develop basic self-care and communication skills with appropriate support and training.
IQ is not dependent on age. Regardless of age, a person who possessed an IQ of 75 would be Mildly Retarded, or very close to that.
No. A diagnosed mentally retarded person lacks the legal capacity to sign a contract.No. A diagnosed mentally retarded person lacks the legal capacity to sign a contract.No. A diagnosed mentally retarded person lacks the legal capacity to sign a contract.No. A diagnosed mentally retarded person lacks the legal capacity to sign a contract.
Possibly not if they were severely retarded.
Believe me, retarded people are not acting. People who play act, imitating what they believe is a retarded person's behavior, are simply ignorant and probably in desperate need of attention with a severely retarded self-esteem. Such 'actors' are considered bullies, ridiculing the defenselessness of another person.
As there academic potential is, put mildly, limited, they are at times a disruptive influence in schools and thus are usually (educated) in specialized institutions. Many retarded people are also targeted by abusers- consider the case of the Scherzer Bros in the l98o"s a developmentally disabled ( translate retarded) girl was sexually assaulted by the athletic and ( chic) Scherzer Brothers. these things happen, so to prevent it these kids are often placed in special classes or institutionalized.
"Retard" is a shortened form of "retarded," and is a very unkind and bullying word for a person with a mental or physical disability.
mentally retarded person symptom are behavioral, speaking,working, learning ,disability etc
The Supreme Court has ruled it is unconstitutional to EXECUTE ( for a capital crime) a mentally retarded person.
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Yes, it is very possible that a person with cerebral palsy can also be mentally retarded. Only a doctor can make the diagnosis.