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Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Mental Retardation 1 Sarason, Abnormal Psychology, 12/e, (c) 2005, Prentice Hall Pervasive Developmental Disorders Conditions that become apparent early in a childs development and affect most or all major developmental systems (social, cognitive, and language) Autistic disorder Aspersers disorder Childhood disintegrative disorder Retts disorder Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason mercury) Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason U.S.) guarantees free public education for all disabled children, including the mentally retarded Least-restrictive placement Mainstreaming versus special placement Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason 2005 Vocational and Skills Training for Mentally Retarded Individuals Maximizing childs skills and potential Job preparation Sheltered workshops Learning how to deal with personal, financial, and sexual exploitation Teach social skills, and assertiveness Training in appropriate sexual behavior Abnormal Psychology, 11/e by Sarason & Sarason 2005 Other Psychological Problems Associated with Mental Retardation Approximately 40% of mentally retarded meet criteria for some other disorder Severely and profoundly retarded often have Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder Many adolescents have temper tantrums, aggressive and destructive behavior, and alcohol and drug abuse Children with Fragile-X syndrome often have ADHD Children and adults with Down syndrome often suffer from Major Depression Up to 25% of adults may