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Learning Objectives
1.Define intellectual disability, mental retardation, and developmental disability.
2.Cite specific barriers in providing optimal health care to the developmentally disabled.
3.Discuss health conditions that commonly occur with specific types of developmental disabilities.
4.Explain mental health problems that may occur in mental retardation.
5.Identify pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to treating mental health issues in those who are developmentally disabled.
6.Discuss approaches to providing quality care to the developmentally disabled, including techniques for working with families and caregivers.