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Mental Retardation - Rehabilitation
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Definition of 'Mental Retardation'Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual is mentally retarded. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline mentally retarded range. Scores below 67 are in the retarded range. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28) |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
30 Aug 2009 
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Given the scarcity of Asian literature on intellectual disability, the aim of this review article is to shed light on the epidemiology, policy, and services for children and adults with intellectual disability in Asia. RECENT ... Read more...
30 Aug 2009 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To establish the nature of publications emanating from or relating to intellectual disability in Africa in the previous 12-18 months, and to critically analyse the nature and content of any new knowledge arising from them. RECENT ... Read more...
30 Aug 2009 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The prevalence of intellectual disability is an estimated 1-4% worldwide. Etiological factors such as malnutrition, lack of perinatal care, and exposure to toxic and infectious agents, which are more common in low-income and ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Mental Retardation - Rehabilitation'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Perspectives of intellectual disability in Asia: epidemiology, policy, and services for children and adults. 30 Aug 2009
- Perspectives of intellectual disability in Africa: epidemiology and policy services for children and adults. 30 Aug 2009
- Perspectives of intellectual disability in Latin American countries: epidemiology, policy, and services for children and adults. 30 Aug 2009
- Changes in number and characteristics of people living in state institutions, 1977-2008.
30 Jul 2009 - Prevention of intellectual and developmental disabilities. 30 Jul 2009
- Public policy and the enhancement of desired outcomes for persons with intellectual disability. 30 Jul 2009
- Older and younger family caregivers of adults with intellectual disability: factors associated with future plans. 30 Jul 2009
- How the all fruits salad creates sweeter futures in rural and remote mental health. 30 Jul 2009
- Prospective study of the effect of sensory integration, neurodevelopmental treatment, and perceptual-motor therapy on the sensorimotor performance in children with mild mental retardation. 29 Jun 2009
- Songs for learning. Interview by Jenny Knight. 29 Jun 2009
- Learning disabilities: able to love. 29 Jun 2009
- A survey of learning disability inpatient services in Scotland in 2007. 30 May 2009
- Fostering independence in health-promoting exercise. 30 May 2009
- Organizational and operational capabilities of specialist centres for children with psychomotor disability in Abidjan. 30 May 2009
- Community management of intellectual disabilities in Pakistan: a mixed methods study. 30 May 2009
- [What roles can posters and television play to influence social participation of persons with mental disabilities?] 29 Apr 2009
- Residential care centers for persons with intellectual disability in Israel. Trends in the number of children 1999-2006. 30 Mar 2009
- Family support services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities: recent national trends. 30 Mar 2009
- Social inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities in a recreational setting. 30 Mar 2009
- Conceptualizing supports and the support needs of people with intellectual disability. 30 Mar 2009
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Technical information about 'Mental Retardation'
Definition: Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual is mentally retarded. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline mentally retarded range. Scores below 67 are in the retarded range. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28)
Descriptor UI: D008607
Alternative terms: Mental Retardation; Retardation, Mental; Idiocy; Deficiency, Mental; Deficiencies, Mental; Mental Deficiencies; Mental Deficiency; Mental Retardation, Psychosocial; Mental Retardations, Psychosocial; Psychosocial Mental Retardation; Psychosocial Mental Retardations; Retardation, Psychosocial Mental; Retardations, Psychosocial Mental;
Related Mesh Headings: Abnormalities, Multiple; Cockayne Syndrome; Congenital Hypothyroidism; Cri-du-Chat Syndrome; De Lange Syndrome; Down Syndrome; Education of Mentally Retarded; Fragile X Syndrome; Laurence-Moon Syndrome; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome; Rett Syndrome; Angelman Syndrome; Williams Syndrome; Mentally Disabled Persons; Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn; Bardet-Biedl Syndrome;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: C10.597.606.643; C23.888.592.604.646; F01.700.687; F03.550.600;
History Note: 1967(1963)
Technical Notes: use Cat C qualif; /rehabil permitted: do not equate with EDUCATION OF MENTALLY RETARDED