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Introduction and Nature of Mental Retardation (Intellectual Disabilities)Adaptive and Borderline Intellectual Functioning in Mental RetardationMental Retardation Associated TraitsOnset of Mental RetardationPrevalence of Mental RetardationMental Retardation SpectrumSymptoms of Mental RetardationMedical Syndromes Associated with Mental RetardationMedical Syndromes Associated with Mental Retardation ContinuedMental Retardation and Physical Brain TraumaGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Down SyndromeGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Williams SyndromeGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Angelman SyndromeGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Bardet-Biedel and Laurence-Moon SyndromesGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Cockayne and Cri du Chat SyndromesGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - De Lange SyndromeGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Fragile X SyndromeGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Rubinstein-Taybi SyndromeGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Tay-Sachs DiseaseGenetic Causes of Mental Retardation - Prader-Willi SyndromeDistinguishing Mental Retardation from Pervasive Developmental DisordersMental Retardation and Co-morbid DisordersMental Retardation DiagnosisMental Retardation Diagnosis ContinuedFormal DSM-IV-TR (2000) Recognized Criteria for Mental RetardationMental Retardation DSM IV Grouping LevelsDiagnosis of Borderline Intellectual FunctioningAmerican Association on Mental Retardation Diagnostic ClassificationHistorical and Contemporary Perspectives on Mental RetardationEarly Medical Explanations for Mental Retardation Historical Terms for Mental Retardation Historical Terms for Mental Retardation ContinuedModern Medical Explanations for Mental Retardation Modern Medical Explanations for Mental Retardation ContinuedChanging Attitudes and Prejudices about Mental Retardation Advances in Intelligence TestingMental Retardation: Advances in GeneticsSocial Policy and Mental Retardation Mental Retardation Treatment - Behavioral, Social and EducationalMental Retardation: IEPs and Choice of School VenueMental Retardation: Social Skills TrainingMental Retardation: Occupational Skills TrainingMental Retardation: Academic TrainingUseful Methods for Teaching Mentally Retarded StudentsMental Retardation and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Mental Retardation: Educational and Treatment SettingsMental Retardation: Physical Therapy and Sensory IntegrationMental Retardation: Occupational and Speech TherapyMental Retardation Treatments That Probably Don't WorkServices for Adults with Mental Retardation Mental Retardation Funding SourcesMental Retardation: Family Support ServicesMental Retardation: Family Therapy and Support GroupsAdvocacy for Mental Retardation Adults with Mental Retardation - EmploymentMental Retardation and ReproductionMental Retardation and MortalityMental Retardation ConclusionMental Retardation Resources
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Resources

  • American Association on Mental Retardation. (2002). Mental retardation: Definition, classification, and systems of supports (10th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. (See contact information below.)
  • Baker, B., & Brightman, A. (with Blacher, J., Heifetz, L., Hinshaw, S., & Murphy, D.). (2004). Steps to independence: Teaching everyday skills to children with special needs (4th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (Telephone: 800.638.3775. Web: http://www.brookespublishing.com)
  • Kaufman, S. (1999). Retarded isn?t stupid, Mom! (Rev. ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (See contact information above.)
  • Trainer, M (1991). Differences in common: Straight talk on mental retardation, Down syndrome, and life. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. (Telephone: 800.843.7323. Web: http://www.woodbinehouse.com)

Organizations

  • American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)
    444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 846
    Washington, DC 20001-1512
    202.387.1968; 800.424.3688 (outside DC)
    Web: http://www.aamr.org
  • Division on Developmental Disabilities
    The Council for Exceptional Children
    1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
    Arlington, VA 22201-5704
    888.232.7733; 703.620.3660
    866.915.5000 TTY
    Email: cec@cec.sped.org
    Web: http://www.dddcec.org

 


Sourced from: Mental Retardation Fact Sheet (FS8)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Revision: January 2004