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How is mental retardation caused
My 4-year old daughter behaved differently since early childhood. Her speech, bodily movements and learning abilities were below average which worried my wife and I. When this behavior continued we consulted our local doctor who informed us that she might have mental retardation. I am curious to know how is mental retardation caused so can anyone help me?
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Hi dear parents thanks for the query, I am sorry for your situation, I understand your concern about your child illness. Yes it is really difficult to say what exactly could be the reason for mental retardation. It can be genetic/hereditary, problem during pregnancy / prenatal development, or environmental or toxin related issues or problem during the delivery etc.. Rather finding out how it occurred, please focus on what exactly the child is suffering how we can help the child to cope with it. There are various things for illness but few things we need to understand, 1. With the experts help Try to know what exactly the child is suffering 2. You can follow the guidance  from the psychiatrist about next step to be done.. 3. Follow up is really important in this area. 4. Support from the parents and educating the parents with regard to problem is required. 5. Parents attending counseling sessions might help to handle the situation in better way. Take care.
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