Mental Retardation and Parenting

Parenting a child with mental retardation can be physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging. You constantly have to be on the lookout for their self-injurious and dangerous behaviors. You have to be very involved in their academic life to make sure that they are getting an appropriate education. Because children with mental retardation regulate their moods and emotions poorly, parents often go through an emotional roller coaster.

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Self-Injurious Behavior

5 to 17 percent of persons with mental retardation and autism do serious harm to themselves by biting, pulling out ...

Source: Merrill Advanced Studies Center
Helping Students with Cognitive Disabilities Find and Keep a Job

IntroductionThis Technical Assistance Guide is written for those involved in helping students with cognitive ...

Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
Safe Transportation of Your Child with Disabilities

Children riding in a motor vehicle without proper protection (using a child safety seat, booster seat or safety belt) ...

Source: California Childcare Health Program
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 ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Oral Health for Children with Disabilities and Special Needs

Children with disabilities and special needs are at greater risk for health problems, require extra help and rely on ...

Source: California Childcare Health Program
Ten Tips for Talking About Sexuality With Your Child Who Has Developmental Disabilities

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of Advocates for ...

Source: Advocates For Youth
Primary Characteristics of Students with Intellectual Disabilities

In this article, we take a closer look at the characteristics of children and youth with mild intellectual ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Reactions to the Birth of a Child with Disabling Conditions

Although there are similarities in the ways parents react to the birth of a child with a disabling condition, there are ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs

If you care for a child who is physically or mentally disabled, you know how much time and attention is required. More ...

Source: Education.com
Parental Reactions Related to the Type and Degree of Disabilities

Parents' expectations relating to their child may be influenced by different types and degrees of disabling conditions. ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Grief and Loss

At an early point in the family life cycle, families learn that their child has a disability. The family then must ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Self-Determination of Students With Intellectual Disabilities

Historically, persons with intellectual disabilities have had decisions made for them, often by teachers, parents, or ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall