I have been working at Nashua Schools (More than 10 years) Pros Large District so there are more opportunities for teachers to take on projects than smaller districts.
And many people with Autism do suffer from a form of Mental Retardation. For some reason I believe people feel better the more they can separate the two conditions and believe somehow it is better to have Autism non related to mental retardation.
Mental disorder. Emotional disabilities redirects here. For other uses, see Emotional disability. A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a diagnosis by a mental health professional of a behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life. Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as a single episode.