What is it? Mental retardation (MR) has been defined as below average general intellectual functioning with associated deficits in adaptive behaviour that occurs before the age of 18 years. It is classified on the basis of the individual's IQ level: Profound MR -> IQ = 0-24 Severe MR -> IQ = 25-40 Moderate MR -> IQ = 40-54 Mild MR -> IQ = 55-69 Borderline MR -> IQ = 70-84IQ is a measure of intellectual functioning as it measures an individual's mental age against his actual chronological age ... Mental retardation new name and types. What are causes, symptoms, signs & levels of mental retardation . How is mental retardation diagnosed & treated Current estimates suggest that between 1 and 3 percent of people living in the United States will receive a diagnosis of mental retardation . This report assesses the process used by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) to identify individuals with cognitive limitations who experience significant problems in their ability to perform work and may therefore be in need of governmental support. It evaluates the existing disability determination process in the context of current ... Intellectual disability isn’t just about limitations. It’s also about what a person with intellectual disability does well.
