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Mental retardation interventions
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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
Indications
The mainstay of treatment for Mental retardation is medical therapy.
References
References
- ↑ 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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