This study was set out to find out whether there is need for provision of educational services for the mentally retarded children in Mulanda Subcounty, west - Budama in Tororo District.

The hypothesis formulated for the study were that:-

1. Most parents in Mulanda Sub- County are not aware of the need for education of children mental retardation.

2. Some parents who are aware of the value of education do not see the point of catering for children with mental retardation.

3. Teachers of the mainstream classes do not pay attention to the needs of children with mental retardation.

4. The community at large sees no need to waste time and money on provision of special education for children with mental retardation.