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Mental Retardation or Intellectual Disability by Melody Zambrano is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Mental retardation is defined as an intellectual functioning level well below average and limitations in daily living skills that first appear before age 18. It affects 2-3% of the population and can be mild, moderate, severe or profound based on IQ scores and functioning level. Causes include genetics, prenatal illnesses, childhood illnesses or injuries, and environmental factors.
- Author
- Melody Zambrano
- Language
- EN