It is a condition characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning and limitations in adaptive skills such as communication, self-care, and social adjustment. The level of mental retardation can range from mild to severe.

Treatment: Treatment for mental retardation focuses on teaching coping skills and improving the patient’s quality of life. This may include special education, rehabilitation, behavioral therapy, and medical support. The goal of treatment is to make the life of a person with mental retardation as easy as possible and integrate them into society.