What is mental retardation

Update Date: 2021-04-12 Source: Network

summary

Mentally handicapped is a kind of disease with relatively low IQ. If it occurs in children, the harm is quite high. Now let's see what is mentally retarded.

What is mental retardation

First of all: mental retardation (MR) and mental retardation are the main manifestations of mental retardation.

Secondly, the so-called intelligence significantly lower than the average refers to the two standard deviations of IQ lower than the normal average (i.e. lower than 70), and the so-called adaptive behavior defect refers to the failure to meet the social and personal requirements according to their age and cultural background. The disease can be caused by many reasons.

Finally: the main symptom is mental deficiency, so it is also called "mental deficiency". It is one of the most common mental disorders in childhood and lasts for life. After the discovery, it is best to be able to actively carry out treatment, can achieve some improvement.

matters needing attention

Strengthen pre-school education and early training, regular physical examination (physical, nutrition, mental and psychological development, vision and hearing) for preschool children; if children have any problems, they should communicate well, and do not blame them excessively.