Mental Challenged Support Group
Mental retardation is a term for a pattern of persistently slow learning of basic motor and language skills ("milestones") during childhood, and a significantly below-normal global intellectual capacity as an adult. One common criterion for diagnosis of mental retardation is a tested intelligence quotient (IQ) of 70 or below. People with mental retardation are people who...
being a retired teacher, do you think the needs are being met for the handicapped kids?? i have a grandson, 13 the son of my daughter. he has adhd with dd. she will not put him on meds at all and he is pretty severe in my opinion. the way they handle him at school is send him to the office or detentions after school. seems like he is always sitting with the principal. he has a good home life, but because of his behavior and a.d.d he is not allowed to do things that his younger brother can do and that bothers me. just wondered if you had an opinion on any of this, love judy
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Sitting with the principal isn't going to solve anything. Does he get any special services in school? I think some schools are doing well with some handicapped conditions but I can only speak about the schools I know about. I don't agree that all kids should be in inclusive settings which is the latest fad in schools. It is hard to be specific about your grandson without more info. Thanks for asking though. Hugs and more hugs, Donna
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
