Mental retardation natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Possible complications

Complications vary. They may include:

• Inability to care for self
• Inability to interact with others appropriately
• Social isolation

Prognosis

• The outcome depends on:

• Opportunities
• Other conditions
• Personal motivation
• Treatment

• Many people lead productive lives and function on their own; others need a structured environment to be most successful.