Mental Retardation Medical Term

Mental retardation | definition of mental retardation by …

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mental retardation Mental Retardation. Mental retardation is a developmental disability that first appears in children under the age of 18. men·tal re·tar·da·tion. The American Association on Mental Deficiency lists eight medical classifications and five... mental …

Mental retardation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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The meaning of MENTAL RETARDATION is mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant …

Intellectual disability - Wikipedia

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Federal Register :: Change in Terminology: “Mental …

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The term “intellectual disability” is gradually replacing the term “mental retardation” nationwide. Advocates for individuals with …

Psychiatry.org - What is Intellectual Disability?

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Some mental health, neurodevelopmental, medical and physical conditions frequently co-occur in individuals with intellectual disability, including autism spectrum disorder, …

Identification and Evaluation of Mental Retardation | AAFP

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Mental retardation comprises five general categories: borderline, mild, moderate, severe and profound. Categories are based on scores obtained through use of …

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Mental Retardation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and …

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Mental Retardation refers to the lack of mental ability or the skills to perform the day-to-day living. It is known as intellectual disability. It makes a person have below-average intelligence. Therefore, it indicates …

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Mental retardation. Substantial intellectual delay which requires environmental or personal supports to live independently. Mental retardation is manifested by below average …

Mild cognitive impairment - Symptoms and causes

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Overview. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between the expected decline in memory and thinking that happens with age and the more serious decline of dementia. MCI may include …