The treatment and rehabilitation of children with mental retardation is an important task of medical and social responsibility. In order to let these children give full play to their potential, achieve the purpose of self-care and learning social life skills, we need to start from the following aspects.

Early intervention

For preschool children, especially before the age of 2, the brain is in a critical development period. At this time, through education, social activities, sports and entertainment activities, behavioral therapy, psychotherapy and other ways, lay a solid foundation for future rehabilitation.

Special needs education

Special education is the key to school-age children with mild to moderate mental retardation. They can integrate into ordinary schools, grow up with normal children, and their grades will be significantly improved.

Training oriented

Children with moderate and severe mental retardation mainly focus on training, live in rehabilitation institutions collectively, and cultivate basic life skills.

medicine

At present, there are no specific drugs that can directly improve intelligence except for hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria.

Every child is unique.

Every child is unique and has its own unique highlights. Through scientific treatment and training, they can not only integrate into society, but also shine in life.