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Facts About Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Named after John Langdon Down, the first physician to identify the syndrome, Down syndrome is the most ...
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Mental Retardation: Causes and Prevention
Mental retardation is caused by many factors; many of these are known, but others remain unidentified (The Arc, 2005). ...
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Resources for Coping Responses of Parents
The ability of parents to respond to the stress of having a child with a disabling condition is based on two categories ...
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Down Syndrome
DefinitionDown syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal condition associated with mental ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Disability Transition Resources for Parents
So you have a son, daughter, or family member edging into or toward young adulthood. Because disability presents its ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Transition Resources for Professionals
Do you work with teens who have disabilities? Are you involved in helping them to plan for their transition to life ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Delivering Related Services
As was described in Part I, once a child has been evaluated and found eligible for special education and related ...
Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
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Mental Retardation
Prevalence and Definitions of Mental RetardationIndividuals classified as mentally retarded represent 10.3% of the ...
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Mental Retardation Defined
Two different definitions of mental retardation are used in the United States today. Most states follow IDEA '04, the ...
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Extremes of Intelligence: Mental Retardation and Giftedness
No matter how we choose to define and assess intelligence, it is true that there will be a wide range of individual ...
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Developmental Disabilities
What are developmental disabilities?Developmental disabilities are birth defects related to a problem with how a body ...
Additional Content
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Transition Resources for Professionals
Do you work with teens who have disabilities? Are you involved in helping them to plan for their transition to life...
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Levels of Mental Retardation and Range of Supports Required
Mental retardation may be defined as mild, moderate, severe, or profound, depending on a child's IQ scores and...
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FAQ Sheet About Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Individuals with intellectual disabilities vary widely in the characteristics they exhibit. Most students with mild...
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Mental Retardation Defined
Two different definitions of mental retardation are used in the United States today. Most states follow IDEA '04, the...
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Impact of Disabilities on Siblings
Even in the most functional and healthy family, there are emotional overlays for siblings. However, siblings of children...
