Cognitive Deficits (cont.)
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- Cognitive Deficits Overview
- Cognitive Deficits Causes
- Cognitive Deficits Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Cognitive Deficits Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Other Therapies
- Next Steps
- Follow-Up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
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Follow-up
If a child has or may have a genetic syndrome, a periodic evaluation with a geneticist is useful to see if new syndromes or treatments have been discovered.
If a child is diagnosed with a developmental delay as a toddler or preschooler, a cognitive assessment is important when the child reaches school age to obtain an accurate IQ score.
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Cognitive deficits in children range from profound mental retardation with minimal functioning to mild impairment in specific operations.
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