A global deficit in cognitive functioning evidenced by a significant difference in mental and chronologic ages (IQ) and significantly impaired adaptive functioning (1)
The term “mental retardat...
Tailor early intervention services to individual needs.
Caregiver support, including:
Train caregiver(s) to address behavioral issues, discipline, and social development.
Encourage caregivers t...
Most patients with mild ID are ...
Kripke C. Adults with developmental disabilities: a comprehensive approach to medical care. Am Fam Physician. 2018;97(10):649–656. [View Abstract o...
F79 Unspecified intellectual disabilities
F70 Mild intellectual disabilities
F71 Moderate intellectual disabilities
F72 Severe intellectual disabilities
F78 Other intellectual disabilities
F73 P...
“Mental retardation” is an insensitive and disrespectful term that should not be used. ID or intellectual developmental disorder is preferred.
Multiple factors (including appropriatenes...
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FIGURE 30.26. Fluorescence in situ hybridization in A employed a chromosome 5 painting probe on a cell from a patient with severe mental retardation and self-abusive behavior. On G-banded analysis, an abnormal dark staining band was seen in the p arm of chromosome 1. Using a 24-chromosome painting probe device (Cytocell, Ltd., Oxfordshire, UK), the abnormal segment was identified to be derived from chromosome 5 and confirmed using another chromosome 5 painting probe (Vysis, Inc, Downer's Gr...
FIGURE 30.26. Fluorescence in situ hybridization in A employed a chromosome 5 painting probe on a cell from a patient with severe mental re...