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Children may take longer to learn to speak, walk, and take care of their personal needs su

ch as dressing or eating. Learning will take them longer, require more repetition, and there may be some things they cannot learn. The extent of the limits of learning is a function of the severity of the disability. Nevertheless, virtually every child is able to learn, develop, and grow to some extent.

In early childhood mild disability (IQ 60-70) may not be obvious, and may not be diagnosed until children begin school. Even when poor academic performance is recognized, it may take expert assessment to distinguish mild mental disability from learning disability or behavior problems. As they become

According to the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV),[4] there are three criteria before a person is considered to have a developmental disability: an IQ below 70, significant limitations in two or more areas of adaptive behavior (i.e., ability to function at age level in an ordinary environment), and evidence that the limitations became apparent in childhood.

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Disability Info: Mental Retardation Fact Sheet (FS8)American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. (2002). Mental retardation: Definition, classification, and systems of supports (10th. More

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Among people with intellectual disabilities, only about one in eight will score below 50 on IQ tests. A person with a more severe disability will need more intensive support and supervision his or her entire life. The limitations of cognitive function will cause a child to learn and develop more slowly than a typical child.

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