The treatment team will depend on the underlying cause of mental retardation. A neurologist, neuropsychologist, child psychiatrist, and/or development pediatrician may be helpful for nearly all cases of mental retardation
Cathy Covert has written: 'Mental retardation' -- subject(s): Child, Mental retardation
Mental Retardation.
Mental Retardation was discovered in the 1800's when a first child was born with this disease because the mom with the child in the stomach wasn't taken care of good with hospital care supervision .
Steven B. Coker has written: 'Developmental delay and mental retardation' -- subject(s): Child Development Disorders, Developmental disabilities, Diagnosis, Mental retardation, Therapy
Some cases of mild mental retardation are not diagnosed before the child enters preschool. These children typically have difficulties with social, communication, and functional academic skills.
Margaret Mantle has written: 'Some Just Clap Their Hands' -- subject(s): Case studies, Child care, Child rearing, Children with mental disabilities, Exceptional Child, Family relationships, Home care, Mental retardation
A child with mild mental retardation may experience challenges with learning, memory, problem-solving, and communication skills. They may benefit from individualized education plans, extra support, and accommodations in the classroom to help them succeed academically. It's important for educators and parents to work together to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment for the child.
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.
If a neurological cause such as brain injury is suspected, the child may be referred to a neurologist or neuropsychologist for testing.
use of alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects, mental retardation, pre mature birth, or alcoholism of the child.
In general, child support is a percentage of income. Mental retardation does not, in itself, excuse one from paying support. However, SSI/public assistance recipients cannot be ordered to pay child support.
Doris Haar has written: 'Power brokering in the community' -- subject(s): Child, Community health services, Disabled Persons, Mental retardation