What is the true sign of retardedness?

1. How can you tell if someone is mentally slow?
2. What are the 4 levels of mental retardation?
3. What causes retardation?
4. At what age do symptoms of mental retardation begin to appear?
5. What IQ is mild intellectual disability?
6. Can a person with mental retardation live alone?
7. How can we prevent mental retardation?
8. Does mental retardation get worse with age?
9. What do people with intellectual disabilities need?
10. How do you raise a child with intellectual disability?
11. Can a mental illness be cured?

How can you tell if someone is mentally slow?

Rolling over, sitting up, crawling, or walking much later than developmentally appropriate. Difficulty communicating or socializing with others. Lower than average scores on IQ tests. Difficulties talking or talking late.

What are the 4 levels of mental retardation?

The DSM-IV classifies mental retardation into four stages based on severity: mild (IQ score of 50-55 to approximately 70), moderate (IQ score of 30-35 to 50-55), severe (IQ score of 20-25 to 35-40), and profound (IQ score of less than 20-25).

What causes retardation?

Acquired causes of retardation include near-drowning, traumatic brain injury and central nervous system malignancy. As many as one fourth of persons with mental retardation have a detectable chromosome abnormality.

At what age do symptoms of mental retardation begin to appear?

Mental retardation begins in childhood or adolescence before the age of 18. In most cases, it persists throughout adulthood. A diagnosis of mental retardation is made if an individual has an intellectual functioning level well below average and significant limitations in two or more adaptive skill areas.

What IQ is mild intellectual disability?

Persons with a mild intellectual disability (MID; intelligence quotient (IQ) range 50–69) or borderline intellectual functioning (BIF; IQ range 70–85) are vulnerable for problems in different domains.

Can a person with mental retardation live alone?

Absolutely. Of course a person, even with a serious mental illness, can live alone.

How can we prevent mental retardation?

Prenatal diagnosis, newborn screening, dietary supplementation or restriction, hormone replacement, vaccination, and immunotherapy are just some of the techniques that have been applied to prevent mental retardation.

Does mental retardation get worse with age?

Like the general population after age 50, people with mental retardation, who do not have Down syndrome, experience a gradual decline in overall intellectual capacity, a decrease in their speed of recall, and slower general cognitive functioning.

What do people with intellectual disabilities need?

An intellectual or developmental disability affects a person's ability to live, attend school, and work independently. A person may need support with cooking, banking, transportation, social situations, health care visits, and jobs.

How do you raise a child with intellectual disability?

Encourage independence in your child. For example, help your child learn daily care skills, such as dressing, feeding him or herself, using the bathroom, and grooming. Give your child chores. Keep her age, attention span, and abilities in mind.

Can a mental illness be cured?

Treatment can involve both medications and psychotherapy, depending on the disease and its severity. At this time, most mental illnesses cannot be cured, but they can usually be treated effectively to minimize the symptoms and allow the individual to function in work, school, or social environments.