Symptoms of MENTAL RETARDATION
Many mildly retarded children are often identified when they enter school. Academic skills like math and reading are done more slowly, and emotions may be more immature. There may be development delays such as speech and language problems, motor skills, sensory defects (slow in responding to people, sounds, toys, etc.), and neurological impairments. Other symptoms include: seizures, fecal and urinary incontinence, hearing problems, hyperactivity and involuntary movements. More severely retarded children are often diagnosed at birth.
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