STUDYING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL RETARDATION

Abstract

Mental retardation (MR) is a specific type of developmental disorder characterized by a slowdown in the development of a child's cognitive, emotional and volitional abilities. It is important to note that MR differs from intellectual disability: children with MR have the potential to develop and, with timely and adequate corrective and developmental support, can catch up with their peers and successfully adapt to society. Much has been written about the psychosocial problems and difficulties faced by children with intellectual disabilities. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of psychosocial problems and difficulties on children with intellectual disabilities.