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Understanding Mental Retardation Types by Manchula Mary is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses mental retardation (MR), including its definition, classification, prevalence, and etiology. MR is characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills. It is classified based on assessments of intelligence and adaptive behavior. Approximately 3-5% of the population has MR, with higher prevalence in school-aged children. Causes include hereditary factors, chromosomal abnormalities, prenatal/perinatal problems, medical conditions, and environmental influences.
- Author
- Manchula Mary
- Language
- EN