81. Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center Hotline (512) 4724357 (472-HELP). Phone (512) 447-4141. http://www.atcmhmr.com/

Hotline: (512) 472-4357 (472-HELP) Phone: (512) 447-4141 Save the Dates: November 12-13, 2004 The Center is sponsoring the 5th Annual Central Texas African American Family Support Conference at Austin's Holiday Inn South location. The mission of the conference is to strengthen family awareness of available health care services, behavioral and physical, through culturally sensitive education, supports, and partnerships. View the Proceedings from last year's conference. Photos are also available. ATCMHMR Privacy Policy webmaster@atcmhmr.com Funding by TIF

82. Home Page Mission is to enhance the quality of services and provide meaningful opportunities and choices for people with mental retardation and their families by exchanging information and ideas, and by advancing the knowledge and skills of individuals in the field. http://www.TAMR-WEB.com/

Welcome to TAMR Yes, there is strength in numbers and this is especially true in our organization. We are professionals, parents, consumers, and advocates. Our goal is to create an accessible system of services and resources which supports personal choice and promotes lives of dignity and self-determination. For membership information click here TAMR is a network... We invite you to join this network! TAMR 9th Annual Convention Buried Treasures... Back to the Basics July 28-30, 2004 San Luis Resort Galveston, Texas Click HERE for more information. TAMR Board and Member/Business Meetings The TAMR Board of Directors conduct a minimum of four meetings annually and one Board Retreat. All meetings are open and we encourage interested parties to attend. In addition, one annual business meeting is conducted in conjunction with the annual convention. Please click here for more information. Home About TAMR Annual Awards Board/Business Meetings Board Elections ... Connections Contact us at: TAMR Pat Holder, Executive Director

83. Castigating Assumptiona About Mental Retardation... CASTIGATING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT mental retardation AND LOW FUNCTIONING AUTISM. Was the psychologist in 1991 testing mental retardation or something else? http://soeweb.syr.edu/thefci/7-1rub.htm

CASTIGATING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT MENTAL RETARDATION AND LOW FUNCTIONING AUTISM Sue Rubin Whittier, CA Editor's note: This presentation was delivered as a keynote address at the national conference of TASH in Seattle, December, 1998. Good afternoon. My name is Sue Rubin and I have prepared my talk ahead of time because I don’t really talk and my typing is very slow. After my written presentation I would like you to ask me questions. Until the age of thirteen, I was a typical low functioning person with autism. I was so typical, everyone assumed I was also retarded. I was tested by the psychologist and was graded at the level of a two year old. I didn’t speak, except for echolalia. I had a very short attention span, was aggressive and self abusive. In October of 1991 I was introduced to facilitated communication, and my mind began to wake up. Progress was slow at first, but after a few months I could type single words with someone pushing my arm back while I typed with one finger. In a few more months, I was typing paragraphs and going to a regular science class. When it was time for high school, my parents, school personnel, and I chose Whittier High where I could be fully included. I graduated after five years with honors and a regular diploma. When I began to type fluently my family realized the importance of it and assumed I would go to college. I too knew I could do it. We planned my high school courses accordingly. Old stereotypes were replaced by total rethinking of autism. Fortunately, the school personnel absolutely agreed. We all became partners in this new adventure.

84. NHPA Home Find out about services and programs for children and adults with mental retardation, drug and alcohol abuse, behavioral health issues, pervasive developmental disorders, and autism. http://www.newhopetreatment.com/HSCM/NHPAHome.htm

New Hope of Pennsylvania Community Based Services New Hope of Pennsylvania offers services and programs to children and adults dealing with mental retardation, mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, behavioral health issues, pervasive developmental disorder, and autism. We have a wealth of experience in effectively working with individuals who utilize these services, including very difficult to manage, non-ambulatory, and medically involved individuals. Services are individualized, customized, culturally relevant, age appropriate, family focused, and consumer centered. New Hope of Pennsylvania Programs and Services New Hope of Pennsylvania Contact Information Mission Statement

85. MENTAL RETARDATION From 1993 to 2007, Steve Taylor, Director of the Center on Human Policy, serves as Editor of mental retardation (MR), a journal published by the American http://soeweb.syr.edu/thechp/mrpage.htm

From 1993 to 2007, Steve Taylor, Director of the Center on Human Policy, serves as Editor of Mental Retardation (MR) , a journal published by the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR). Below are important links related to Mental Retardation AAMR - Where to get information on subscriptions, advertising and permissions for MR Browse Current Issues of Mental Retardation Code of Ethics - Proposed norms that should guide the conduct of editors, reviewers, and authors. Editorial Policy - Includes information on the submission of manuscripts. Editorial Staff Forthcoming Articles in MR updated regularly Frequently Asked Questions by Authors of Manuscripts Submitted to MR - Includes important information on AAMR's policy on manuscripts accepted for publication and the Internet. Return to CHP Home Page What's New CHP Projects and Activities Publications and Resources ... For More Information

86. Awesome Library - Special_Education Here Home Library Special Education mental retardation. mental retardation. 302; Questions and Answers About mental retardation (TheARC.org) 8-00. http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Library/Special_Education/Mental_Retardation/Menta

Awesome Talking Library Examples ... Spelling Here: Home Library Special Education > Mental Retardation Mental Retardation Also Try Developmental Disabilities Lists Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Streissguth) Provides parent support groups, diagnostic criteria, and other resources. FAS is problems in infants caused by mothers consuming alcohol during pregnancy. Fragile X Syndrome Organizations Providing Case Management Services (Center for Healthcare Information) Provides a list of agencies by state, county, area code, keyword, and zip code. Try specifying state alone first. 11-99 The ARC 8-00 Materials Awesome Talking Library (Awesome Library) Converts online text into spoken words through the Awesome Talkster program. Awesome Talkster has one of the clearest synthesized voices on the Web. Converting online text into speech has many uses. For example, Talkster can speak online stories or books to children while an adult supervises. The voice can be put in "Boy" or "Girl" mode to add a character with a bubble over his or her head. The bubble will show each word as it is spoken and the voice can be put on "slow" for your child to follow. Talkster can thereby assist your child in learning how to pronounce words while reading. Talkster is also useful for adults. It can speak news articles to you in one open browser while you are searching for information in another browser window.

87. QOHS Best Buddies: Detecting Flash! Best Buddies is a international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for oneto-friendships. http://qohsbestbuddies.tripod.com

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" "Please Wait" If you are not redirected within 10 seconds click here to continue to the QOHS Best Buddies Homepage! We appreciate your patience!

88. A Tail Of The Bell Curve: The Politics Of Mental Retardation Should anyone deny the politicization of mental retardation, let him confront the data presented herein. Two types of mental retardation can be differentiated. http://www.lagriffedulion.f2s.com/retard.htm

Volume 2 Number 9 September 2000 THE POLITICS OF MENTAL RETARDATION: A TAIL OF THE BELL CURVE Political movements have victims, and the cause of diversity is no exception. Whites, Asians and males are all casualties of the diversicrat, but his most deplorable incivility makes victims of the hapless. If anyone should deny the politicization of mental retardation, let him confront the data presented herein. The life of a diversicrat is disagreeable. He is surrounded by irritants. Of them, he finds none more unsettling than race, particularly racial differences. He confronts them daily, on the athletic field, in the classroom, in the workplace and on the street. Most prickly are IQ differences. Intelligence, after all, is the hallmark of our species. The diversicrat twists and strains to explain IQ gaps away, abandoning parsimony for convolution. But he does not stop with explication. He is an ideological crusader. And like most crusades, this one has victims. Sadly, they include the ill-starred and hapless mentally retarded. Their wretched malady is secondary to the fact that they are asymmetrically black. Nature-nurture issues do not concern us here. We ask

89. Welcome To Special Olympics Massachusetts Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. http://www.specialolympicsma.org

2004 Summer Games Friday, June 18th - Sunday, June 20th Only days until the 2004 Summer Games. Click here for more information. Click here to register online to volunteer. 2004 Winter Games Click here for results. Thank you to the athletes, Unified Partners, coaches, families, management team, volunteers, sponsors, and staff for making the 2004 Winter Games an outstanding event. 2004 Hall of Fame Congratulations to our recent inductees! Click here to learn about the 2004 Hall of Fame dinner and to find out who was inducted into the Hall of Fame. 2004 Law Enforcement Torch Run Boston's other big race... Click here to learn more or to register online to run, ride or volunteer. You can make a difference at no additional cost to you! Visit www.soshopping.com for more information. Donate your unwanted car to Special Olympics Massachusetts. Click here to donate online. August 3, 2004 Click here to register or to see more information You can still sponsor a 2004 Passion Plunger. Click here.

90. Finnish Association On Mental Retardation This site gives information about the Finnish Association on mental retardation, FAMR. http://www.kehitysvammaliitto.fi/frontpage

Finnish Association on Mental Retardation Viljatie 4 A, FIN-00700 Helsinki Tel. (09) 348 090 Fax (09) 3853 398 kvl@famr.fi Brief in English Home Contact information Projects International ... Library FAMR The Finnish Association on Mental Retardation (FAMR) is a national central organisation and a co-operative forum for organisations and persons working for the better quality of life for people with intellectual disability as well as others in need of support in learning, understanding, and communicating. The experience gained through the FAMR's research and development projects gives guidelines and direction for the future: focusing on humanity and equality where everybody is provided with the services they need within their own living environment. Through the Association's activities, good practices are identified to serve persons with learning disabilities. The FAMR wants society to offer each and everyone of its members the services they need in a flexible manner. In that way, being different is not a factor which separates people but a factor which contributes to the welfare of everybody. Services for life A normal living environment with daily routines is the basis of equality and a good life for a person with intellectual disability. A good start in the life of a disabled child is promoted by early rehabilitation and day care and also by providing sufficient and flexible rehabilitation and support services to the family from the very beginning. Towards the end of life, an elderly person with intellectual disability is entitled to being treated as any other person of the same age.

91. Welcome To TheArcLink.org National Homepage Nonprofit advocacy organization with a national database listing providers of home and community-based services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. News, links, glossary, sponsors, and resources. http://www.thearclink.org/

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 IMPORTANT ACTION ALERT NOTICE SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF DISABILITY ADVOCATES Human Service Cooperatives: A New Way to Increase Self-Direction and Service Quality Click here to see previously published articles. ... Expand your provider listing Participating providers support this site and its mission, although we list every provider. TheArcLink exists to supply the free flow of information that makes self-determination possible. means expanded information is just a click away. Now you can decide for yourself. -Select a State Arizona California Florida Illinois Indiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Texas privacy statement Contact TheArcLink.org Information on TheArcLink Web site is for informational and educational purposes only.  It is not intended to replace and should not be relied upon as professional advice.  While using TheArcLink Web site, you agree to its

92. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 262, Developmental Problems mental retardation. click here for navigation help. mental retardation. In 60 to 80% of cases, the cause of mental retardation is unknown. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section19/chapter262/262e.jsp

93. Welcome To The Arc Of Ohio! Mission is to offer a future with human rights, personal dignity, and community participation, for people who have mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families. http://www.thearcofohio.org/

Bulletin Board - CLICK HERE for Upcoming Events, Dates, and More A Future with Human Rights, Personal Dignity, and Community Participation for people who have mental retardation, other developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Ohio, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization recognized under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code. All donations are tax-deductible under section 170 of the IRS code. To contact us: Phone: 614-487-4720 Toll Free: 800-875-2723 Fax: 614-487-4725 Email: Info@TheArcofOhio.org Mail: 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 205-C Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Gary Tonks , Executive Director: gary856@aol.com Melinda Garverick , Associate Director; CHOICES Project Coordinator: Melindag@rrohio.com Joan Arnold , Associate Director: jarnold@rrcol.com Scott Dunn , Bookkeeper: thearcoh@rrcol.com For legislative contacts go to: For an explanation of the Ohio MR/DD service system and an up-to-date database of all Ohio providers of services to people with developmental disabilities, go to: Working together with The Arc of Ohio to offer Trust Accounts that protect the quality of life and future of Ohio residents with disabilities Visitors since Home Newsletters Join the Arc of Ohio Become an Associate Member Organization ... Related Links

94. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Ch. 285, Mental Retardation Section 23. Children s Health Issues. Chapter 285. mental retardation. Topic mental retardation. mental retardation. Mental http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec23/ch285/ch285a.jsp

95. CHIMES - Deeds Not Words nonpublic special education program for children with multiple handicaps including mental retardation, and other services for people with developmental disabilities including employment opportunities. http://www.chimes.org/

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96. Mental Retardation In Children: Keep Kids Healthy Conditions mental retardation A discussion of the most common problems and clinical manifestations of children with MR. mental retardation. http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/mental_retardation.html

Bookstore Site Map Contact Us Help ... What's New? Search this site: Advanced Search Free Newsletters Main Menu Useful Tools Index of Topics Pediatric Problems New! Parenting Tips Symptom Guide Nutrition Immunizations ... Web Links Online Resources What's New Reviews New! Growth Charts Online Forums Vaccine Schedule Baby Names Guide ... Pediatric News Newsletters: Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Recommend Us tell a friend about us or email this page to a friend Related Topics Down Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Mental Retardation Main ... Diseases and Conditions Mental Retardation Related Topics Down Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Mental Retardation is usually classified by the child's IQ: mild : IQ of 55-69. About 85% of children with mental retardation are in this range and are further classified as being educable . These children may be able to learn to read and write at the 4th or 5th grade level, live relatively independently and work with special training. moderate : IQ of 40-54. Also described as being trainable . 10% of children with mental retardation are in this group. These children may have academic potential at the kindergarten or 1st grade level and may have limited ability to read, and will usually need some support and supervision in daily living activities (like with a supportive family or supervised group home) and work (with special training).

97. Florida Department Of Children & Families Information and links for those with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and PraderWilli syndrome. http://www5.myflorida.com/cf_web/myflorida2/healthhuman/ddp/

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98. Discovery Health Mental Retardation mental retardation is defined by three things. search, mental retardation. By Ann Reyes, Ph.D. mental retardation is defined by three things. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/2904.html

99. BEHALABODHAYAN An association of parents of the persons with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities working for their welfare, education, vocational training and rehabilitation. http://www.geocities.com/behalabodhayan

BEHALA BODHAYAN About Us Our Vision We are an Association of parents of the persons with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities and have been working for their welfare, education, vocational training and rehabilitation. We have also involved ourselves into finding solutions of many other forms of social problems, which we find very intimately related to our main agenda, and, we understand, is absolutely necessary to attain our main goal Our Activities Socio Cultural Play Clinic Integration ... Siblings For technical information on website contact us. Revised: August 11, 2002

100. Learning Disability - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia People born with severe learning disability and with an IQ lower than 70 are usually characterised as being mentally retarded (possessing mental retardation). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mentally_retarded

Learning disability From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Mentally retarded In broad terms, the phrase learning disability covers any of a range of conditions that affect a person's ability to learn new information. These conditions all affect the brain in some fashion. The most common causes are: defects or errors in brain structure lack of communication between various parts of the brain incorrect quantities of various neurotransmitters , or problems in the brain's use of these transmitters common neurotransmitter problems include insufficient dopamine , improper serotonin regulation, and excessive dopamine reuptake where emitting neurons reabsorb too much dopamine after releasing them to communicate with other neurons (also implicated in depression People born with severe learning disability and with an IQ lower than 70 are usually characterised as being mentally retarded (possessing mental retardation ). However, the word "retarded" has been abused as an insult to mean somebody is "slow". edit Major afflictions that impair learning Down syndrome , or Trisomy 21 Ultimately caused by an extra chromosome in the genetic makeup of the sufferer. One of the primary consequences of the extra chromosome is mild to severe mental retardation. Other genetic conditions with similar consequences include

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