Children with Down syndrome are likely to fall within the moderately retarded range.The cause of their mental retardation is

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The mental retardation in children with Down syndrome is caused by biological factors, specifically an extra chromosome on the 21st pair. This results in developmental delays and intellectual disability. Cultural-familial, lack of educational resources, and poor diet are not primary causes of Down syndrome and its associated mental retardation.

Children with Down Syndrome Are Likely to Fall Within the Moderately