Patient's question:
My sister's son was not quite normal at birth. Later, after an examination, the doctor said the child might be a mentally retarded child. I want to know what happens to mentally retarded children when they grow up?Doctor's answer:
Children with intellectual disabilities are generally more likely to live with their grandparents after growing up, and those living with their parents are very few. What should be done with children with intellectual disabilities when they grow up? It is recommended that they learn to dress themselves, including pants. They should also be able to communicate simply with others, at least knowing where their home is and what their parents' names are. Most importantly, they should learn a skill so that even if their parents are no longer around in the future, they can support themselves through this skill. For children with intellectual disabilities, parents should spend more time with them. It is important to remember that the child is our entire world, and we must take responsibility for them. We must not only raise them but also do our best to educate them, help them grow up healthily and happily, and ensure they have smooth and pleasant days every day.