Based on the standards for mental developmental re-tardation set up by WHO in 1985,by applying IQ andadaptation to social behavior as indexes for observa-tion with testing methods for intelligence commonlyaccepted,we have observed the effects in 128 suchcases treated by combined use of acupuncture,adhe-sive—pressing therapy at auricular points and drugplastering at points.Results showed that our therapyis conducive to the improvement of intelligence in suchcases.