Question
Children with mental retardation may experience difficulties in understanding during the learning process, even with teaching, it is hard for them to grasp knowledge. In such cases, what are the signs of mental retardation?
Answer
The causes of mental retardation are diverse, including congenital genetic factors and postnatal social psychological and cultural factors. Children with mild mental retardation may only be discovered to have learning difficulties after starting school, while obvious mental retardation is more easily recognizable in infancy. If you observe that a child is developing slowly, responds slowly to the outside world, has delayed language development, or has a distinctive facial appearance, you should seek medical evaluation as soon as possible to facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In addition, the patient’s diet and psychological state are also very important during the treatment process.