Mental Retardation Awareness Month
March 2003

Featured Publications

Caring For Your Child
This reproducible drop-in article offers simple tips to protect a child's physical safety and emotional well-being.
Publication Number: CA-0034

Mental Retardation
This publication describes the diagnosis and treatment of mental retardation. Also provides helpful tips to parents and teachers, as well as additional resources and organizations that can provide support and assistance.

Twenty-third Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This publication contains data on high school graduation rates, performance, strategies to meet challenges, and prevention and early intervention for students with disabilities.

Developing Your Child's IEP
This publication describes the Individualized Education Program (IEP), explains the basics of the special education process, and gives parents information about how to be an effective partner with their child's school. Also includes additional resources.

Genetic Causes of Mental Retardation
This publication offers an overview of the relationship between genetics and mental retardation.