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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.- Fetal Growth Retardation: How it is Diagnosed and Treated?Fetal growth retardation is a very common condition in many pregnant women. It is important for women to learn what causes the condition and how to seek treatment.
- 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.
- Ways to Retard Vs. Ways to Avoid Retardation of Hair GrowthHair growth retardation is a two-way view. For those who would like to get rid of unwanted hair, they would definitely go for ways to retard hair growth.
- 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?
- Teratogens and PregnancyA teratogen is any substance that can produce birth defects in a developing baby. It is very important for women to know what agents in their environment have the potential to harm their child. Learn about the different teratogens in the environment.
- In the Mid-1970s, a Set of Parents "Recover" Child from Severe Autism and Profound RetardationA set of parents "recover" child from autism and retardation.
- Economic RetardationThis piece is to recognize how pathetic and ridiculous our economic woes truly are, from a logical perspective.
- 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.
- Growth Retardation: Growing-Up Problems for ChildrenGrowth depends on many factors. Here are some things parents should know about possible problem for the growth of their kids.
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 MexicoNewborn screening in New Mexico covers 27 disorders that can cause many health problems including mental retardation, developmental delays, seizures, hypoglycemia, comas and death.
- 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.
- Cell Protein Can Help Defend Against Retardation, Schizophrenia, Researchers SayWhen the brain is developed in the earliest stages of life, the way nerve cells migrate can determine the person's future.
- Newborn Screening in DelawareNewborn screening in Delaware is important for the life of the newborn, the family and even the economy.
Symptoms of Autism and Mental Retardation Reversed in Research LabFor the first time, lab mice have shown that symptoms of certain disorders can be reversed.
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
- Understanding Dysmaturity:An Overview and Explanation of Intrauterine Growth RetardationDysmaturity is also known as Intrauterine Growth Retardation and characterizes a condition where a fetus grows slower than can normally be expected. This article provides a basic overview of the condition, including risk factors and treament options.
- 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.
- Molecularly MomentousWho doesn't LOVE the atmosphere of political tension that bleeds over in this case into a disagreement about the very idea of fall colors.
- 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.
- Dubowitz Syndrome: Symptoms and TreatmentDubowitz Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.Dubowitz syndrome affects all ethnicities equally and can affect both males and females. This disorder may be more common than what doctors once thought due to misdiagnosis for other similar disorders.
- Pregnancy Growth Complications May Lead to Gestational DiabetesGestational diabetes can be linked to pregnancy growth retardation in some women.
Spread the Word to End the Word that Starts with RMarch 31, 2009 is the official Spread the Word to End the Word day to rethink the gratuitous use of the r-word - "retard" - in everyday slang. Is it a great cause or a case of hyper sensitivity in a world that thrives on political correctness?