Article: Mental Retardation

Mental Retardation

What Is Mental Retardation?

What Causes Mental Retardation?

Diagnosing Mental Retardation

Living with Mental Retardation

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Mental retardation is a condition marked by significantly lower intelligence than the average for individuals of the same age and by delays in developing social skills, communication skills, and the ability to care for oneself and live independently.

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