Child has Mental Retardation or intellectual disability , their brain hasn’t developed properly or has been injured in some way. Their brain may also not function within the normal range of both intellectual and adaptive functioning. In the past, medical professionals called this condition “Mental Retardation.”

There are four levels of ID:

✓ mild
✓ moderate
✓ severe
✓ profound

Symptoms of MR will vary based on your child’s level of disability and may include:

✓ failure to meet intellectual milestones
✓ sitting, crawling, or walking later than other children
problems learning to talk or trouble speaking clearly
✓ memory problems
✓ inability to understand the consequences of actions
inability to think logically
childish behavior inconsistent with the child’s age
✓ lack of curiosity
✓ learning difficulties
✓ IQ below 70
inability to lead a fully independent life due to challenges communicating, taking care of themselves, or interacting.

your child has MR, they may experience some of the following behavioral issues:

✓ aggression
✓ dependency
✓ withdrawal from social activities
✓ attention-seeking behavior
depression during
✓ adolescent and teen years
✓ lack of impulse control
passivity
✓ tendency toward self-injury
✓ stubbornness
✓ low self-esteem
✓ low tolerance for frustration
✓ psychotic disorders
✓ difficulty paying attention