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A Community Prevalence Study of Mental Retardation in New York State

Daniel Kirk, Ph.D.

Daniel Kirk Ph.D., Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York

A prevalence study was undertaken of the number of retarded persons in Dutchess County, New York. The study indicated a large discrepancy between the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene's projected figures and the actual number of retarded reported. The projection indicated about 3.3% of the county population would be retarded. The actual figure was closer to 5%. The projection estimated 11% of the retarded population with IQs below 50, whereas the actual figure was 33%. The findings for Dutchess County have not altered or qualified the Department of Mental Hygiene's projections. In terms of planning facilities and services, the magnitude of error is evident.

The Journal of Special Education, Vol. 12, No. 1, 83-88 (1978)
DOI: 10.1177/002246697801200112
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