1 MENTAL RETARDATION – DEF. Significant subaverage intellectual functioning + Significant limitation in at least two of the following skill areas –Communication, Self care, Home living, social /interperssonel skills, use of community resources, self direction, functional acedemic skills, work, leisure, safety With onset before the age of 18 years

2 Management Prevention Treatment Teaching and Training Occupational therapies Speech therapies Physical therapies Behavioral therapies Other aids

3 Management Prevention Good Antenatal Care during pregnancy Good natal care – Delivery by trained personnel

4 Management - Treatment Treatment No treatment in modern science Can be treated successfully with AAY treatment A combination of Allopathy + Ayurveda + Yoga

5 Early Intervention Early identification Good assessment Good placement

6 Early Intervention Supported living Residential, day, and pre-vocational Home health aides Transportation

7 Early Intervention Teaching and Training Occupational therapies Speech therapies Physical therapies Behavioral therapies

8 Early Intervention OTHER FAMILY SUPPORTS Family counseling Architectural adaptation of the home in-home training sibling support programs education and behavior management services The purchase of specialized equipment

9 Early Intervention Supported Employment: –The long-term support of individuals in integrated work settings, work stations in industry, enclaves, or work crews. The goal is development of independent work skills and the ability to earn wages commensurate with those earned by individuals without disabilities doing similar work.