title: Syndromes and disorders associated with mental retardation.
abstract: This article reviews selective comments on the concept of Mental Retardation (MR) in adolescents. Issues covered include the definition, prevalence, and differential diagnosis of MR. Some of the syndromes and disorders associated with MR in the adolescents are also considered with emphasis on the behavioral concerns that may be present in this age group. Finally, concepts of management by the clinician are reviewed. It is recommended that health care professionals caring for adolescents with MR should help these youths maximize their potential as human beings, helping them achieve meaningful functioning in adulthood.
authors.affiliation: Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, MSU/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Donald E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Greydanus
authors.forename: Helen D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Pratt
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D005260:Female; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008297:Male; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D018980:Williams Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis