WHAT IS INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?
Conditions in which the mental activities that need to be developed in healthy individuals do not develop are called mental retardation. It is also seen as mental retardation that it occurs less or does not happen often. mental processes; It covers concepts such as reasoning, attention, perception, memory problems, recall, criticism, and comparison. There are signs of mental retardation in children who cannot perform these processes, which many people can do perfectly.
IN WHICH AREAS DO CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL REALITY LOCK BEHIND?
Intellectual retardation causes individuals to have problems in school life. They have difficulty in perceiving or not perceiving the subjects taught. In this case, it is necessary to provide appropriate education opportunities for the child with mental retardation.
Children with mental retardation have difficulty performing simple movements and responsibilities in their daily routines. They fall short in their self-care.
These special children, who are not talented in communication and social relations, cannot find a place for themselves in society. Even if they find suitable people in crowded areas, they have difficulty meeting and socializing.
It is quite normal for children with mental retardation to stay in the background and have difficulties. It is very important in this process that conscious families and friends support the child. In providing personal care, the child will be insufficient on his own, in which case the help of the family should be provided. School life should be shaped according to the special situation of the child. It is necessary not to cause the child to feel incomplete with education in schools that are not suitable for his situation.
WHAT CAUSES INTELLECTUAL LACK?
THE CAUSES CAUSES OF INTELLECTUAL REALITY BEFORE BIRTH?
There are many factors that can cause mental retardation in the process that starts in the womb. If someone else in the family has mental retardation, in this case, mental retardation can be inherited.
Down syndrome
Chromosomal problems
metabolic problems
It can be counted among the factors that cause mental retardation before birth. The wrong drugs used by many pregnant women before birth, and alcohol and cigarettes taken during pregnancy can also cause mental retardation in the baby. Nutrition during pregnancy is also very important for the health of the baby.
CAN THE INTELLIGENCE TEST BE DONE DURING PREGNANCY?
Intelligence test is not among the tests that can be done during pregnancy. With prenatal screening tests, you can understand whether the baby has chromosomal disorders. This test allows you to test whether the baby has diseases that can cause mental retardation. (Like Down syndrome.)
FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE INTELLECTUAL REALITY DURING BIRTH
premature birth
The umbilical cord wraps around the baby's neck during birth
Reverse birth of a child
In infants who cannot receive oxygen
Intellectual retardation can be seen. These events are among the factors that occur during birth and may cause mental retardation in the baby.
Low blood sugar, convulsions, jaundice, and infectious diseases after the birth of the baby also cause mental retardation in the baby. Children with mental retardation, called special children, should be treated very understandingly in society. It is very important to display sensitive behaviors in order not to cause deep wounds in these children who can easily get depressed. It should not be forgotten that everyone is a candidate for disability.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO TREAT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?
There is no known treatment method for mental retardation. With special education, you can ensure that your child has basic skills. It is in the hands of you, conscious parents, to minimize the possible negativities that may be experienced. In this period when you should be very understanding towards your child, you should not apply pressure as he does not perceive, cannot fulfill his responsibilities and personal care.
When you observe that mental retardation affects your child psychologically or you suspect the existence of such a problem, it is very important to get support from a specialist. It is very important in this process to prevent or eliminate psychological problems that may occur with the child.