Clint recently began school, and he is having trouble with reading, writing, memory, and mathematical computation. He isn't very good at reasoning, planning, and evaluating feedback from others, and he needs others to help him solve problems. His family has him tested for mental disabilities, and the school psychologist reports that Clint's IQ is 61. This means that Clint is
A) gifted, but not applying himself adequately.
B) struggling with a learning disability. If accommodations are made for the disability, his IQ will rise to around 100.
C) mildly cognitively challenged, developmentally disabled, or mentally retarded.
D) severely mentally retarded.

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Clint's IQ of 61 indicates that he falls within the range of mild cognitive impairment or developmental disability, often referred to as mild mental retardation.

Clint Recently Began School, and He Is Having Trouble with Reading