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Nutritionists

While finding a qualified and supportive medical professional who is knowledgeable about working with individuals with mental retardation is ideal, in reality, few physicians have more than a general knowledge about working with people with disabilities. Therefore, one of the most important considerations when choosing medical professionals may be their willingness to work with families and learn about the special needs that family has. There are a number of considerations in choosing a physician. Visit Tips to Optimize the Relationship Between Medical Professionals and Individuals with Fragile X and their Families for some ideas about finding and working with physicians. You can generalize the information to any disability.

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