Mental Retardation
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- Mental Retardation: What It Is and What It Isn’tMental Retardation and mental health are two different things. One can be mentally retarded and mentally healthy. One can be very intelligent and mentally ill.
- Categories and Causes of Mental RetardationOverview of the categories and common causes of mental retardation.
Understanding Mental Retardation Through Movies and TelevisionRetard. Dummy. Moron. Those words should offend any thinking person. Understanding mental retardation requires accurate information coupled with empathy. Here are several movies and television shows that help us understand mental retardation.
Mental Retardation and AutismIn order to know how best to address these mental illnesses, we need to understand their developmental challenges and best approach to use, for us to accord a supportive environment to these individuals.- Parenting a Child with Mental RetardationThere are many issues involved in parenting a child who has mental retardation. This article highlights some of the more frequent critical issues it may benefit a parent to be aware of.
- What Are Intellectual Disabilities?There are several types of intellectual disabilities, with the most common being mental retardation. Some types can be prevented, while others cannot.
- Obama Justice Department Seeks Attorneys with "Mental Retardation"Obama Justice Department's Civil Rights Division seeks attorneys with "mental retardation." Is it a medical condition or a politically incorrect slur?
- How to Deal with Mild Mental Retardation with the Word of GodRead this article and understand how to deal with mild mental retardation. And also relate with the story of a Filipino inmate who with the Word transformed himself and a whole bunch of others.
- Disability: Prevention and RehabilitationVarious measures are available to avoid some debilitating conditions. Genetic counseling, vaccination and early diagnosis of medical disabilities are every person's right.
Mental Retardation and Your Daily LifeWhat if you just found out that your child has mental retardation or another learning disability? What strategies do you use to help them? After living with a cousin who has mental retardation, I learned the stepping stones that can be used to help them and yourself.- Mental Retardation or Mentally Challenged? Which is Political Correct?Is being politically correct getting away from the true meaning?
- New Genetic Syndrome Discovered Which Results in Mental Retardation and EpilepsyMissing DNA explains why certain individuals are affected by mental retardation and epilepsy.
- Should the Mentally Retarded Adult Live Alone?When considering the living arrangements of a loved one who suffers from mental retardation, consider these aspects of care before allowing for independent living.
- Newborn Screening in New YorkNewborn screening in New York covers many disorders, which, if not treated quickly, can cause life changing conditions, such as mental retardation or can even result in the death of the infant.
- Newborn Screening in DelawareNewborn screening in Delaware is important for the life of the newborn, the family and even the economy.
What You Should Know About People with Mental RetardationOccasionally you may see these people in the community. Perhaps you notice them because they look "a little different", they may be in a wheel chair or use a walker.- Defining Mental RetardationA definition of what mental retardation means and some of the causes of it.
- Special Education Advances in the USSpercial needs pupils are increasing, and the U.S. has some catching up to do to accommodate their needs
- Children and Mental Retardation (Cognitive Impairment)The purpose of this paper is to understand the concepts of a child with cognitive impairment ( which is used synonymously with mental retardation).
- Fragile X Syndrome is the Number One Inherited Cause of Mental RetardationFragile X Syndrome is the number one inherited reason for mental retardation and the only inherited disorder that can cause autism. One in every 259 women can be a carrier. Do you know if you are?
- Mental Health Agency Assists Hurricane VictimsThe Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MHMR) Agency of Tarrant County in Fort Worth, TX has been flooded with new patients seeking assistance who have relocated from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
- Prader Willi Syndromea rare genetic disorder which may cause mental retardation and literally children eating thsemselves to death
- Perception and IntellectUsing the premise on how perception and impaired perception and how it applies to gaining knowledge
The Idiot, the Imbecile, and the MoronCable news, politics, imbeciles, idiots, and morons.- How Much is Your Quality of Life Worth?Direct Care workers are the most under valued under paid workers in our society, despite working long ardous hours protecting the lives and independence of our most vulnerable citizens.
- The Three Major Disorders in American Special EducationThis article looks to identify and explain the three major disorders in special education, as well as effective teaching practices for the disorders.
- Is Saying Retarded, the R Word, Really that Bad? Depends on ContextSaying retarded, the "R" word: Ever say, "I'm so retarded" when you goof something up? Lately there's been increasing controversy over this.
- "Retarded" is Not an InsultMental retardation is a condition, just like blindness and deafness. Instead of covering up its reality by calling it by another name, it should be recognized and embraced.
- What is Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome (AHDS)?Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome (AHDS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder of brain development. The disorder results in moderate to severe mental retardation as well as other problems.
- New Research Shows Promise of Sufferers of Tay-Sachs and Similar DisordersThe latest research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania shows some hope for developing gene therapy treatments for congenital disorders like Tay-Sachs disease.
- Newborn Screening in New MexicoNewborn screening in New Mexico covers 27 disorders that can cause many health problems including mental retardation, developmental delays, seizures, hypoglycemia, comas and death.
- Understanding MASA SyndromeThis defines obe of the more severe developmentally disabled diseases.
- Woman Tells Her Kids to Fake Mental RetardationA Mother in Tacoma, Washington was sentenced to repay nearly 228,000 in restitution after she told her son to pretend he was mentally retarded for 20 years.
- The Best Mistake I Ever MadeAgainst the advise of "experts", I adopted a very troubled young woman. This tells her story and my story with her.
- Microcephaly: Rare Children's Disease Causes Small HeadMicrocephaly, a rare children's disease, causes the child to be born with a small head and often, mental retardation.