Tia is 10 years old. She has learned to speak and has acquired some basic self help and simple manual skills but has not been able to learn to read and write. Most likely Tia's level of mental retardation would be classified as
A)mild
B)moderate
C)severe
D)profound

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Tia's ability to speak and acquire basic self-help and simple manual skills, combined with her inability to learn to read and write at the age of 10, suggests a level of intellectual functioning that is better aligned with moderate mental retardation. Individuals with moderate intellectual disability often have noticeable developmental delays, can communicate and learn basic life skills, but struggle significantly with academic skills.

Tia Is 10 Years Old