Cognitive Deficits (cont.)Medical Author:
Georgina Peacock, MD
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Elizabeth A Finley-Belgrad, MD
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Mary L Windle, PharmD
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Cynthia R Ellis, MDr
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Cognitive Deficits TreatmentSelf-Care at HomeSome children and adults with cognitive deficits might need only minimal support at home, while others with more significant deficits may need more help. A parent or caregiver should focus early on helping a child to develop skills to care for himself or herself. Knowing the developmental abilities of a child is helpful to ensure that learning and adaptive demands are reasonable and that appropriate supports are in place to help the child be successful. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Cognitive Deficits
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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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