People associated with the field of psychology always have
used the term "mental retardation" to describe those with a mental
challenge. The American Psychiatric
Association (APA) is negotiating a plan to change the term "disorder of
intellectual development". APA representatives also state there will be
less focus on IQ functioning.
"I think that
there is great concern shared on this disorder and is best conceptualized in
DSM-5," said Margaret Nygren, executive director of the American
Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
These proposed changes are sponsored by two of the
best-known groups of activists in the country.
These groups are: the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities
of Development and the Arch. These
proposed changes have also brought discussion also caused debate as to change
the criteria for other mental conditions.
These organizations state
that the terminology should stay the same to coincide with the federal
government. They also state adapt this terminology would
be confusing. These organizations would
this be true especially in type of Office configuration.
Sparks Fly: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/05/29/dsm-mental-retardation-update/15718/
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