[Reduced intelligence in childhood and adolescents]

(Intelligenzminderung ist nicht automatisch Behinderung. Zufrieden leben im Rahmen der eigenen Möglichkeiten.)

Full Abstract

Intellectual impairment is a complex affair involving an interaction between an individual functional disorder (reduced intelligence) and (limited) opportunities for activity and participation in social life. The prevalence of mental impairment is about 2-3%. The diagnosis of reduced intelligence must emphatically be an interdisciplinary effort (medical, psychological, pedagogic), and requires specialist training and experience. The aim of the diagnostic work-up must be to create the necessary conditions for optimal development and furtherance of the child within the context of functional family relations.

Author information

Author/s: Hennicke, K (K);

Affiliation: Ev. Fachhochschule Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe Bochum, Fachbereich IV Heilpädagogik, Soziale Medizin. hennicke(-atsign-)efh-bochum.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: MMW Fortschritte der Medizin (MMW Fortschr Med), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2007-May; vol 149 (issue 18) : pp 34, 36-7

Dates: Created 2007/08/03; Completed 2007/09/07;

PMID: 17672411, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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