Common Early and Late Symptoms of Dementia in individuals with IDD
Early
- Apathy
- Withdrawal
Late
- Severe intellectual deterioration
- Marked Changes in Personality and Mood
- Loss of Sphincter Control
- Onset of epileptic seizures
- Loss of mobility with increased muscle tone
- Eventual complete loss of all self-help skills
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