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Friday's Progress Notes - February 15, 2002
Mental Health Information - Vol. 6 Issue 2
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CONTENTS
1. Diagnosis of mental retardation
2. Understanding sibling issues
3. Sexuality education for youth with developmental disabilities
4. Improving the lives of those with mental retardation
5. Pediatrician's role in developing educational plans
6. Autism spectrum disorders
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Dear Colleagues,
It is estimated that one to three percent of people living in the US will receive a diagnosis of mental retardation. Today's newsletter focuses on the myriad of health, psychosocial, and education issues faced by these patients and their families.
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John L. Miller, MD
1. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Identification and Evaluation of Mental Retardation
Diagnosis is highly dependent on a comprehensive personal and
family medical history, a complete physical examination and a
careful developmental assessment of the child.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000215/1059.html
2. NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES
Children with Disabilities: Understanding Sibling Issues
The birth of a child with a disability or chronic illness, or the discovery that a child has a disability, has a profound effect on a family.
http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/disabsibling.html
3. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Sexuality Education of Children and Adolescents With Developmental Disabilities
Issues of sexuality are as important to children and adolescents with disabilities as they are to other children and adolescents.
4. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION
Closing the Gap: A National Blueprint for Improving the Lives of People with Mental Retardation
The report sets forth an agenda for as well as listing core values and six key goals and actions steps required.
5. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
The Pediatrician's Role in Development and Implementation of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
The IEP and IFSP are legally mandated documents developed by a multidisciplinary team assessment that specifies goals and services for each child eligible for special education or early intervention.
http://www.aap.org/policy/re9823.html
6. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Autism Spectrum Disorders
These questions are often asked by people trying to find a behavioral consultant for a family member or friend with mental retardation or another developmental disability.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/autismpdd.html
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