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Intellectual Disability

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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:

1.53 Male, 14 ys and under, Dull and backward, May 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/1
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: May 1947

15.3 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, January 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/14
Scope and Contents

"This boy is very slow and quiet. He is illegitimate, lives with his father and grandmother, who used to be in C.R. Father is a farmer. I.Q. 81. Incomers."


Mother (15.54), aunt (15.53) and grandmother (15.55) in study.

Dates: Other: January 1946

1.54 Female, 14 ys and under, Dull and backward, May 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/1
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: May 1947

15.5 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and Backward, January 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/14
Scope and Contents

"This boy had an IQ of 71. He was very backward at shoool, would not stand correction. Has had several jobs. Would not stay in the house unless his mother was there. "Weakness on both sides". House clean, not overcrowded. Dr. is doubtful about the inclusion of this boy."


Sister in study (15.4).

Dates: Other: January 1946

15.7 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, January 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/14
Scope and Contents

"This boy is very backward, chiefly as a result of having been at 11 schools. Can read a bit. Father, ploughman and cattleman. Mother, about 40, queer looking. Sibs: older brother has left school, working on a farm. Younger brother, 7 "completely mental" has something with his spine and has to go to Edinburgh periodically. Three roomed cottage for 5. Seen by P.S.W."


Father (15.6) in study.

Dates: Other: January 1946

1.58 Female, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, May 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/1
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: May 1947

1.59 Male, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, May 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/1
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: May 1947

15.9 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, January 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/14
Scope and Contents

"This boy is very slow and backward. He is illegitimate. His mother married again but her husband would not have him in the house, so he lives with his grandmother. Clean and well looked after. No. P.A. [Male informant] says his grandmother is a "bit of a rag" - flighty. Flies off the handle. [Male informant] says they are decent people. Grandmother looks glaiket but is all right."

Dates: Other: January 1946

16.4 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, December 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/15
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70 - undeveloped physically. At school. Father a railwayman. Only child. Clean house. Not overcrowded, inharmonious. [Male informant] confirms, definitely dull. Father is not a good character. Nurse confirms. Condemned home."

Dates: Other: December 1946

16.6 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, December 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/15
Scope and Contents

"Very dull and shrewish. No vice, keeps a clean house. Mother dead. Father married again and second wife ran away. Father a very fine man, died suddenly. Girls all inclined to be dull but all had good characters. Nurse: Weak mentally and quarrelsome, pregnant."


Relatives in survey: sister 16.49, son 16.4

Dates: Other: December 1946