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Topic: mental retardation
Definition:

  • lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

    Related tag cloud:

  • developmental disabilities
  • autism
  • disabilities
  • cerebral palsy
  • down syndrome
  • disability
  • downs syndrome
  • mental health
  • disabled
  • mentally retarded
  • special education
  • handicapped
  • special needs
  • developmental disability
  • epilepsy
  • advocacy
  • inclusion
  • non-profit
  • employment
  • early intervention
  • health
    • Resources:

    Children Neurology Disease Treatment Clinic
    Down Syndrome and Genetic Disease treatment
    http://www.specialityhomeopathy.com

    American Association on Mental Retardation
    Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
    http://www.aamr.org

    The Arc
    Voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families. Formerly ARC, Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States.
    http://www.TheArc.org/

    NICHCY
    NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22.
    http://www.nichcy.org/

    Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation
    Provides services to developmentally disabled individuals through assistance in job placement, transportation, residential services, or intense levels of treatment, monitoring and care.
    http://www.dmr.state.ma.us/