What are the possible causes of mental retardation?

What are the possible causes of mental retardation?

Charles Sophy (Private Practice in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) gives expert video advice on: What are the possible causes of mental retardation?; What is the treatment and prognosis for a mentally retarded child? and more...

The possible causes of mental retardation are varied and many. There's lots of research that supports genetics, trauma, or disruptive developmental delays. The significance of knowing is that often this will help with the treatment planning, but in general it's testing early, noticing developmental delays, whether walking, talking, toilet training haven't been met appropriately, and being able to support that child with a good, solid treatment planning process.