What are the symptoms of developmental delay?
Symptoms of mental retardation often depend on the nature of the individual case; symptoms are often different according to the age of the person and the cause of the condition. Common symptoms include:
- Falling behind at school
- Struggling to learn new skills
- Taking longer to do things than other people 9this applies to everyday tasks as well as school and college work)
- Difficulty communicating with other people
- Problems participating in social situations
- Poor awareness of the outcomes and consequences of actions
- Lack of concentration
- Lack of coordination
Some people may suffer from more severe symptoms than others; this will depend on the severity of their condition.
Mental Retardation
- Mental Retardation
- How common is mental retardation?
- What causes mental retardation?
- Diagnosing mental retardation
- What are the symptoms of developmental delay?
- Treating mental retardation
- Reducing the risk of mental retardation
Birth Defects Guide
- Birth Defects
- Brain and Nervous System Birth Defects
- Sensory Birth Defects
- Metabolic Disorders
- Degenerative Disorders