What is Mental Retardation Child?

Mental retardation is a term used when a person

has certain limitations in mental functioning and in

skills such as communicating, taking care of him or

herself, and social skills. These limitations will cause

a child to learn and develop more slowly than a

typical child. Children with mental retardation may

take longer to learn to speak, walk, and take care of

their personal needs such as dressing or eating. They

are likely to have trouble learning in school. They

will learn, but it will take them longer. There may be

some things they cannot learn.

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