title: The mildly retarded adolescent: a psychosocial perspective.
abstract: The developmental challenges inherent in the stage of adolescence are particularly stressful for mildly retarded youngsters and contribute to a high incidence of behavioral disorders. The difficulties experienced by mildly retarded adolescents in separating from their parents and attaining independence, establishing a stable identity, and developing a satisfactory body image are described. Suggestions are provided as to how to interview such youngsters, and specific considerations and guidelines are proposed to effect each of the psychosocial issues noted.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology*; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment