| Autor: |
Goldfarb, Donald L., Frankel, Anna E. |
| Zdroj: |
Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities; Jan-Mar2007, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p18-24, 7p, 3 Charts |
| Abstrakt: |
Intellectual disability is ascribed to numerous etiologies. However, in many instances individuals with intellectual disability are undiagnosed as to etiology. This study was done to classify etiologies in a clinic population and to determine the percentage undiagnosed as to etiology. The group was also categorized as to level of intellectual disability and associated psychiatric disorders. A total 640 individuals with intellectual disability were surveyed and 61.4% were undiagnosed as to etiology. Prevention of any disorder should logically start with determination of cause. The high incidence (55.7%) of psychiatric disorders in individuals with intellectual disability emphasizes the need for readily available and specially trained personnel to address their needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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