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Intellectual Disability

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual has an intellectual disability. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline range. Scores below 67 are in the disabled range. (from Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28) Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 3009 Collections and/or Records:

2.58 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2
Scope and Contents

"IQ 81 exempt from control exam. Father a shepherd, mother a bit "glaikit"."


Relatives in survey: 2.50, 2.49, 2.47, 2.48 mother 2.59 father 2.46

Dates: Other: March 1947

2.59 Female, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2
Scope and Contents

"This woman is described as glaikit, the dullest of her family."


Relatives in survey: children 2.50, 2.58, 2.49, 2.47, 2.48 husband 2.46

Dates: Other: March 1947

25.9 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1944

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/24
Scope and Contents

'This boy had an IQ of 72. He is silly and noisy at dances, drinks a bit. He is at present working as a farm hand. Home conditions not harmonious; very quiet family. He gets blamed for a lot he doesn't do. Mother is a besom with an awful tongue.'


Relatives in survey: Father 25.10

Dates: Other: November 1944

2.62 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2
Scope and Contents

"IQ 69 but this is being kind to her. Retarded and difficult, is to be sent to special class. Couldn't go messages, couldn't learn poetry. Nice people, clean and decent, co-operative. Mother a bit hard on the children."

Dates: Other: September 1947

26.2, Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"Has a very bad stammer but does not seem too dull. Formerly in Loreburn St. His people never stay anywhere long - only a few weeks. Fights a lot; at least the other boys pick on him and he responds. Often off school. Teacher thinks him dull. Peaceful so far. Overcrowded, 2 rooms for 6."


Relatives in survey: brother 26.3

Dates: Other: November 1946

26.3, Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"Very dull and backward, looks an evil character but hasn't been long at school."


Relatives in survey: Brother 26.2

Dates: Other: November 1946

2.65 Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2
Scope and Contents

"This woman is simple - very simple according to registrar. Looks stupid. In domestic service. She has an illegitimate child. Now in munitions. Dr confirms - she looks like an ape. PC thinks they are kindly folk."


Relatives in survey: 2.37

Dates: Other: June 1945

26.5, Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

From England, can't read or write, is still in infants. Has been in India. Nervy and highly strung child. Father a groom."

Dates: Other: November 1946

2.66 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2
Scope and Contents

"IQ 84 exempt from control exam. Father a farm worker. Mother a silly woman, wouldn't pay for a book her son lost."


Relatives in survey: 2.67, 2.68

Dates: Other: March 1947

26.6, Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, December 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"IQ78, just a bit dull. Now working in stables. Illegitimate, living with an uncle, whereabouts of mother unknown."

Dates: Other: December 1946