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Which type of DR should I consult if I have some questions regarding Mental disability/Mental retarted by birth patient. Not sure if I reach out to any Psychologist, Psychiatrist or any other doctor.
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Whatever u have in ur mind regarding disablity u can share those thoughts with any professional....
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Hi. Consult those who are registered with RCI Rehabilitation Council of India, who are regularly undergoing CRE training in the area of Disability.
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This needs multimodal approach,it will come under neurodevelpmental disorders .first the level of intellectual deficiency has to be ascertained which will be done through formal assessment which will be done by a team of a psychiatrist,special educator n Psychologist.best is to get that done in a govt hospital.visit child guidance clinic there.
Once they have ascertained the lev of deficiency then the individualized remideal program will be made.
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a number of provisions are available for such patients ,first step is assessment
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Ms. Komal Singh Parihar
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Hello there
Regarding this issue, you can consult a Psychologist. They are able to answer your queries related to mental afe, mental retardation and disability.
Take care. Stay safe and strong.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Plz connect with psychiatrist
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.... Please consult a Pediatrician if this a child who has been diagnosed with mental retardation. The treatment consists of special education and behaviour therapy and there are various professionals (psychiatrist, psychologist, speech/occupational therapist, paediatric neurologist, pediatrician, etc.) who can help him/her live life to the fullest. Physical exercise and special education is also useful.
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Consult a Pediatrician first.
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