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Mental Retardation
Friday's Progress Notes - February 15, 2002
Mental Health Information - Vol. 6 Issue 2
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CONTENTS
1. Diagnosis of mental retardation
2. Mental retardation and comorbid mental disorders
3. Sexuality education for youth with developmental disabilities
4. Identifying dementias among adults with mental retardation
5. Caring for adults with mental disabilities
6. Pediatrician's role in developing educational plans
7. Assessing the effectiveness of special education
8. Behavioral consultants for those with developmental disabilities
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Dear Colleagues,
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.
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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
2. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ADOLESCENT AND CHILD PSYCHIATRY
Practice Parameters for the Assessment and Treatment of Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Mental Retardation and Comorbid Mental Disorders
The guidelines focus on assessment of mental retardation, habitation and treatment, and diagnosis of common comorbid mental disorders.
http://www.aacap.org/galleries/PracticeParameters/Mr.pdf
3. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Sexuality 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.
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;118/1/398
4. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION
Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Care Management of Alzheimer and Other Dementias among Adults with Mental Retardation
The guidelines provide information on the identification of Alzheimer's and other dementias and suggestions for training and education for caregivers, peers, clinicians, and staff.
http://aamr.org/Reading_Room/Practical/practical_guidelines.pdf
5. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
Caring for Adults with Mental Disabilities
The author provides information to assist clinicians in developing a health maintenance strategy for treating patients with mental disabilities.
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/11_99/councilman.shtml
6. 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
7. FUTURE OF CHILDREN
Effectiveness of Special Education: Is Placement a Critical Factor?
Research indicates that various program models, implemented both in special education and general education, can have moderately positive academic and social impacts for students with disabilities.
http://www.futureofchildren.org/usr_doc/vol6no1ART5%2Epdf
8. COMMUNITY GATEWAY
Behavioral Consultants: Who Are They? How Do I Find the Right One?
These questions are often asked by people trying to find a behavioral consultant for a family member or friend with mental retardation or another developmental disability.
http://communitygateway.org/faq/behavioral.htm
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Page last modified or reviewed on March 18, 2008
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