Are all individuals with Autism also Mentally Retarded?
No. Some studies suggest that as few as 40% of the population with Autism are also Mentally Retarded. It should be pointed out that any attempt at clarifying this issue is ambiguous due to the fact that there is no effective assessment process that accurately rules out Mental Retardation. It is also important for professionals to realize that programs for the individual with Mental Retardation will not work for those individuals with Autism.
