Care Provided for Mentally Retarded Children at Non Governmental Association

Abstract

Mental retardation (MR) is one of the most distressing handicaps in any society. Development of an individual with mental retardation depends on the type and extent of the underlying disorder, the associated disabilities, environmental factors, psychological factors, cognitive abilities and co-morbid psychopathological conditions (Kumar, Singh & Akhtar, 2014).The care providers of mentally retarded children require lifelong adjustment. Hence the caregivers need guidance and counseling which is an important aspect of management (Mercy, 2016).