Ron Works as a Custodian's Helper at a School, Under

question 125

Multiple Choice

Ron works as a custodian's helper at a school, under supervision of the custodian. Ron can read and write his name, and can read first-grade books. He moves slowly and sometimes with difficulty. Ron most likely has

• A) mild mental retardation.
• B) moderate mental retardation.
• C) severe mental retardation.
• D) profound mental retardation.

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

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