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Mental disabilities

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Stuart, age 6



characteristics

  • Speech disorder
    delayed speech or difficulty with articulation or fluency

  • Language
    may have trouble processing oral instructions or expressing ideas

  • Academic
    progresses at a slower rate than age-mates

  • Daily Living
    may need assistance with basic self-help skills, including hygiene, dressing or personal safety

  • Social Skills
    may feel hurt or confused by peer interactions that have been misperceived
    may lack problem-solving skills
    may not transfer learned social skills from one setting to another