Hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and deficiency in language functions suggest a diagnosis of mental retardation.

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Hyperactivity and inattentiveness are more commonly associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and while deficiency in language functions can be present in various conditions, these symptoms alone do not suggest a diagnosis of mental retardation (now more commonly referred to as intellectual disability), which is characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, covering many everyday social and practical skills.

Hyperactivity, Inattentiveness, and Deficiency in Language Functions Suggest a Diagnosis