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Mental retardation

M L Batshaw1

  • 1Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
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Intellectual disability in children alters development, impacting adaptive and cognitive skills. Early pediatrician identification of developmental delays is crucial for timely intervention and maximizing a child

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Intellectual disability (ID) is characterized by significant deficits in adaptive and cognitive functioning.
  • Causes of ID are diverse, including genetic, environmental, and perinatal factors, with many cases remaining idiopathic.
  • Most children with ID have mild impairments and can achieve independence in adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of early identification of developmental delays in children with intellectual disability.
  • To emphasize the role of pediatricians in recognizing and managing intellectual disability.
  • To underscore the potential for affected children to achieve social and economic independence with appropriate support.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract does not detail specific methods but discusses the general understanding and identification of intellectual disability in children.

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  • It reviews known causes and the impact on child development.
  • It emphasizes clinical observation and early developmental assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Children with intellectual disability exhibit significant deficiencies in adaptive and cognitive skills.
    • A wide range of factors can cause intellectual disability, but the etiology is often unknown.
    • Early detection by pediatricians is vital for intervention and development.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification of developmental delays by pediatricians is critical for children with intellectual disability.
    • Prompt intervention can help children develop their full capabilities.
    • With appropriate support, most children with mild intellectual disability can achieve independence.