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The purpose of this document is to define mental retardation and answer questions related to this topic. According to the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR), mental retardation is a disability that occurs before age 18. It is characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors as expressed in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Intelligence, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation
