It is estimated that one to three percent of people living in the US will receive a diagnosis of mental retardation. Today's newsletter focuses on the myriad of health, psychosocial, and education issues faced by these patients and their families.
John L. Miller, MD 1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN Identification and Evaluation of Mental Retardation
Diagnosis is highly dependent on a comprehensive personal and
family medical history, a complete physical examination and a
careful developmental assessment of the child. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000215/1059.html
3. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS Sexuality Education of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities
Issues of sexuality are as important to children and adolescents with disabilities as they are to other children and adolescents.
4. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION Closing the Gap: A National Blueprint for Improving the Lives of People with Mental Retardation
The report sets forth an agenda for as well as listing core values and six key goals and actions steps required.
5. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS The Pediatrician's Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
The IEP and IFSP are legally mandated documents developed by a multidisciplinary team assessment that specifies goals and services for each child eligible for special education or early intervention. http://www.aap.org/policy/re9823.html
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