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The two conditions are not at all related. Autism does not cause mental retardation.
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Mental retardation caused by what disorders is often apparent from infancy?
If retardation is caused by chromosomal or other genetic disorders, it is often apparent from infancy.
How does mild mental retardation compare to profound mental retardation?
Mildly retarded people can live alone if necessary and often get married. Profoundly retarded people need caring in their whole life.
When are cases of mild retardation often discovered?
Some cases of mild mental retardation are not diagnosed before the child enters preschool. These children typically have difficulties with social, communication, and functional academic skills.
Is mental retardation the same as mental disorders?
No. They can cover different types of conditions. A retarded person often has learning difficulties, whereas mental disorders are more psychological and don't always impair the intelligence of a person.
Does Mental retardation require psychiatric treatment?
Mental Retardation is actually considered a developmental disorder and has recently been changed to the term "IDD" (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). The answer to your questions is "yes." Of course, mental retardation can be mild, moderate, or severe. I often have a visual for parents and caregivers to understand mental retardation or IDD better. Think of Down Syndrome as being at the very top of a scale, Severe MR or IDD following, Moderate IDD or MR, and then Mild IDD or MR. In cases of severe MR or Down Syndrome, psychiatric treatment may be required, especially if the individual sufferer struggles with impulse control, delusions or hallucinations, poor mood regulation, improper boundaries, or oppositional behaviors.
Why is inbreeding important?
The important thing about inbreeding is to not do it. It is extremely dangerous for the offspring, resulting in horrible defects, retardation, and death, and can often result in death for the mother.
What is coarse facies?
Facies are your facial expressions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facies), which can indicate conditions such as Williams syndrome (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_syndrome) and other forms of mental retardation. Coarse facies, in particular, are often associated with mental retardation. Coarse facies simply means that the facial expressions are coarse, which could represent congenital hypothyroidism (http://bdoza.blogspot.com/2008/12/casecongenital-hypothyroidism.html) or spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v13/n5/fig_tab/5201339f1.html). Coarse facies, while often associated with mental retardation, is not the sole indicator, however, and other tests should be run as well.
What are the main symptoms of mental retardation?
Mental retardation, often known as intellectual impairment, is a condition in which a person's IQ is lower than normal. Normal people have an IQ of 80 or higher, while impaired people have an IQ of less than 80. The child's development, thinking, adaptability, decision-making capacity, and interactive abilities are all impaired to varying degrees. Genetic variables include Down's syndrome and Mongolism. Birth traumas might result in cerebral palsy or a low APGAR score. Infections of the brain and its coverings are known as encephalitis and meningitis. Infections in the mother during pregnancy, such as CMV and rubella. The mother uses alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes while pregnant. Late pregnancy is one in which the mother is older than 35 years old. Birth defects cause a child's development to be disrupted. Cretinism and hyperthyroidism are metabolic diseases. Exposure to toxins, radiation, and poisons such as lead and mercury. A nutritional insufficiency such as iodine deficiency is an example. Head injuries are a common occurrence. Down syndrome is a genetic disease characterized by the presence of one extra chromosome in addition to the normal 46. It is a severe neurological illness that impairs one's capacity to control posture, balance, and movement by affecting the brain's motor functions. Many people have used homeopathy to help them live healthy and normal life. In Hyderabad, Dr. Care Homeopathy provides Homeopathy Treatment for Mental Retardation and Autism.
Can Spina Bifida impact the brain?
The Spina Bifida itself does not effect the brain, but the hydrocephalus (water on the brain), which often accompanies it, can and does. It can cause learning disabilities and even, in more severe cases, mental retardation.
Does autism cause stress?
For some people yes. Because of the behavior like stimming and meltdowns even in public places. And people often wonder "when is my kid going to become normal?" Parents have always been stressed out having an autistic child.
What is an autistic?
Someone who is born on the autism spectrum/has autism spectrum disorder/is autistic. Often used in an offensive manner towards autistic people.
What level IQ is considered mental retardation for an adult?
"Normal" IQ is between 85 and 115. Borderline intellectual funcion is between 70 and 85. Mild MR is between 55 and 69. Moderate MR is between 40 and 54 Severe MR is between 25 and 39. Profound MR is less than 25.
