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OF mental health care and mentally ill
testing for mental retardation
testing for mental retardation An IQ test is used to determine the intellectual functioning ability of the child.
Clinical judgment is used to assess the potential intellectual functioning ability
for a child who is too young to participate in an IQ test. An IQ of below 70 is
a criterion for being diagnosed as mentally retarded. In addition, the child
must be under 18 years of age and show deficits in at least two of the following:
• Home living
• Self-direction
• Self-care
• Interpersonal skills
• Use of community resources
• Academic skills
• Communication skills
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