I've known people over my years who weren't quite retarded but weren't quite "all there" per say. I am not being disrespectful to anyone....But what is the proper term for a "slow" person, who just isn't quite there, but can manage enough from day to day life, maybe hold full time jobs and everything-but if you have a conversation with them, you can tell they are slow. Someone please tell me if there is a diagnosis or proper term for this, or has anyone met anyone like this before.
2007-07-28 21:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i used to work as an aide in the home health field....what you are referring to is called "high level MR/DD"....a few of my clients worked etc....but i would go into the home to make sure all was ok....see if the needed help etc....people that are MR/DD are alot smarter that what most people think
2007-07-28 21:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by echoedwhispers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is like that. The government calls him a "mild retard" or a high-functioning disabled individual.
2007-07-29 04:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kiara C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe developmentally disabled?
2007-07-29 04:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋