Mental retardation interventions
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chelsea Mae Nobleza, M.D.[2]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Treatment should address the underlying cause of ID, treatment of comorbid physical disorders that may further impair functioning, such as pharmacologic treatment for behavioral disorders in Fragile X patients, and institution of special education, rehabilitation, and psychosocial interventions. [1] [2]
Indications[edit | edit source]
The mainstay of treatment for Mental retardation is medical therapy.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hagerman, Randi J.; Polussa, Jonathan (2015). "Treatment of the psychiatric problems associated with fragile X syndrome". Current Opinion in Psychiatry. 28 (2): 107–112. doi:10.1097/YCO.0000000000000131. ISSN 0951-7367.
- ↑ "Clinical Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities - Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children - NCBI Bookshelf".
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