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Article: Mental Retardation
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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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Adaptive behaviors
Americans with Disabilities Act
Cognitive disabilities
Developmental disabilities
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Intelligence
What Is Mental Retardation?
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