Question 1

interested to know if people with mental retardation know that they are retarded?

Accepted Answer

Some do some don't: Most older kids and adults will be aware of their learning and performance difficulties when they have milder forms of intellectual impairment. The more profound the impairment, the less likely they are aware of the ramifications.

Question 2

does it mean i have become mental retarded after i discovered that i have something similar to cutis gyrata verticis. i was diagnosed twice onced with autism and depression now schizophrenia unspecified. is there a way to test for mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

: It is unlikely that you havre recently become mentally retarded.  IQ tests are used to measure your intelligence quotient and a reputable psychologist can test you.  Talk all this over with your regular doctor.  Brett of luck to you!

Question 3

what is the difference between being mentally retarded and mentally handicapped?

Accepted Answer

One is slang: handicapped covers a whole spectrum of developmental disabilities where retarded is vulgar and no professional uses that term anymore

Question 4

what does it mean to be mild mentally handicapped and how can it affect me as an adult?

Accepted Answer

MMR?: Mild mental retardation , try to  learn and educate yourself  as much as possible and see a therapist.

Question 5

how does mild mental retardation sompare to moderate?

Accepted Answer

Level of severity: Mr is divided into mild, moderate, severe, and profound.  A 10 year old with mild mr would function at the 5-7 yo level; for moderate mr at the 3-5 yo level; for severe mr, at the 2-4 yo level, and for profound mr at the 1-2 yo level.  Unfortunately, not only does mr slow learning; but, the more severe the mr the more quickly a child reaches maximum function.

Question 6

mild mental retardation if you have it can your child have it just out of curiosity?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are some causes of mental retardation that can be hereditary and many causes that are not inherited at all. It really depends on whether there is a known cause- for example, birth trauma would not be inherited but certain metabolic disorders can be.

If you have concerns about your child's development, have him checked by his doctor.

Question 7

can you please tell me how mild to moderate mental retardation and autism differ?

Accepted Answer

Different diagnoses: 35-65% of people with autistic spectrum disorder [observable deficits in social communication &  social reciprocity + stereotypical movements or narrow, restricted areas of interest], also have intellectual disability (aka  mental retardation), defined as cognitive  ability. Significantly below average (iq.

Question 8

what is psychomotor retardation in an adult with paranoid schizophrenia and depression mean? does it mean schizophrenia with mental retardation?

Accepted Answer

Psychomotor: Psychomotor retardation or impairment is the visible slowing of physical activity such as movement or speech. Psychomotor retardation can be seen in many mental health disorders including schizophrenia and depression. It is not to be confused with mental retardation which is intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.

Question 9

mentally retarded adult males and sterilization? back to days of the titicutt follies?

Accepted Answer

Hope not : Hopefully there are no more facilities such as bridgewater state hospital or we'll have to rely on mr. Wiseman to expose such crude treatment of people. Male sterilization on someone not competent to sign consent has his conservator or guardian hopefully making the right decision for them.

Question 10

i suffer from being mild mentally handicapped, with a severe bipolar illness. could my mild mental handicapped be considered a disability?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on your level of disability and just how your condition affects your overall level of functioning in all areas of your life and day to day activities. Are you trying to get a check? Can you not work? You could seek out a disability determination evaluation. In my practice, i try and help folks so they can function and are not handicapped so they can work.

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Interested to know if people with mental retardation know that they are retarded?

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Does it mean i have become mental retarded after i discovered that i have something similar to cutis gyrata verticis. i was diagnosed twice onced with autism and depression now schizophrenia unspecified. is there a way to test for mental retardation?

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What is the difference between being mentally retarded and mentally handicapped?

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What does it mean to be mild mentally handicapped and how can it affect me as an adult?

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How does mild mental retardation sompare to moderate?

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Mild mental retardation if you have it can your child have it just out of curiosity?

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Can you please tell me how mild to moderate mental retardation and autism differ?

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What is psychomotor retardation in an adult with paranoid schizophrenia and depression mean? does it mean schizophrenia with mental retardation?

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Mentally retarded adult males and sterilization? back to days of the titicutt follies?

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I suffer from being mild mentally handicapped, with a severe bipolar illness. could my mild mental handicapped be considered a disability?

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