The term “mental retardation” was first used in 1862. The treatment and care of individuals with mental retardation varied from kindness to even death. Over time, the term “mental retardation” became a derogatory remark used to replace words, such as idiot, imbecile, moron, and feeble-minded. Throughout history, individuals with mental retards were looked upon to as defiant and dangerous members of society. Between 1920s to 1960s, individuals with mental retardation were confined to hospitals and prisons, where the death rate was extremely high. Individuals with mental retardation were denied their right to make their own decisions.
I took a different approach when answering this question, because I was torn about whether or not the term “intellectual
I took a different approach when answering this question, because I was torn about whether or not the term “intellectual