5-Minute Clinical Consult : Mental Retardation

Mental Retardation

Differential Diagnosis

Brain tumors
Auditory, visual, and/or speech/language impairment
Autistic disorder (language and social skills are more affected than other cognitive abilities); however, 75% of individuals with an autistic disorder may meet criteria for a comorbid diagnosis of MR.
Expressive or receptive language disorders
Cerebral palsy
Emotional or behavioral disturbance
Learning disorders (reading, math, written expression)
Auditory or sensory processing difficulties
Lack of environmental opportunities for appropriate development

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