Mental Retardation

This is a condition that occurs when some people's brains fail to grow and mature. Some people have used the term "retarded" to mkae fun of others and in many parts of the world new terms are being used such as intellectual disability, development delay, or slow learner.

We have put together some links from reputable organisations to help you to better understand this condition:

• What is mental retardation? by the World Health Organisation;
• Intellectual disabilities by the Centers for Disease Control;
• Mental retardation by Kids Health highly recommended.