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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2006;49(10):1026-1030. Published online October 15, 2006.

Mental retardation and other neurodevelopmental disorders

Kwon Soon KS Hak¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea

Correspondence Kwon Soon KS Hak ,Email: shkwon@knu.ac.kr

Abstract

Mental retardation(MR) is one of the most common developmental disabilities, which is characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functions. Most children with MR have cognitive limitation in the mild range. With respect to the etiology, it is believed that genetic and environmental factors are interrelated and show variable pictures. Most children with MR present with speech and language delay during the early years. The diagnosis can be made by clinical features and neuropsychological tests of intelligence and adaptive functioning. The treatment is limited, but many associated problems are amenable to multidisciplinary interventions. The article will review the recent advances in the management of MR and other neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Keywords :Mental retardation , Neurodevelomental disorders