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Intellectual Disability

 Subject

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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:

20.31 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'[Female informant] says this little girl is rather poor, dull, but not MD, has a cleft palate but speech is improving.'


Relatives in survey: 20.29

Dates: Other: November 1946
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.32 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'IQ of 71, very dull. Went into farm work and was recently killed by a horse.'


Relatives in survey: siblings 20.31, 20.29, 20.30

Dates: Other: November 1946
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.34 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

Dull like her brother. Was a farm domestic for a time.


Relatives in survey: Mother 20.35, brother 20.28

Dates: Other: November 1946
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.35 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'A bit simple, not very bright, talks ++, always making rows with the neighbours, very quarrelsome.'


Relatives in survey: 20.28, 20.34, sister 42.7

Dates: Other: March 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'IQ of 78 but is really lower, can't subtract, no mentality, has flat feet. Not good with his hands. Comfortably off, everything money can buy. Harmonious. Inspector confirms - not very intelligent, definitely not up to par. Nurse thinks there is nothing wrong with him.'


Relatives in survey: Father 20.38

Dates: Other: November 1946
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.38 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, February 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'This man is rather queer, goes about with a grin on his face, not very intelligent, decent but stupid. Good hearted but mean. A farmer, hard worker, well off. Father not very bright either. Wife is intelligent.'


Relatives in survey: son 20.37

Dates: Other: February 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.41 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, Schizophrenia, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'IQ 70 minus. Definitely dull. Now working on a farm. Is very small for his age. Family have moved about a lot. Known to sanitary inspector.'


Relatives in survey: Parents 20.39, 20.40

Dates: Other: July 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.42 Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, Psychopathic personality, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'Bad-tempered, embittered woman. Spiteful. She is a cook. She was engaged to be married and had a child but the engagement was broken off. Two illegitimate children. Dirty home, overcrowded. Dr - very fiery tempered and uncontrolled.'


Relatives in survey: 20.43, 20.44

Dates: Other: November 1946
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

20.43 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, November 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'Described as a bit dull.'


Relatives in survey: 20.44, 20.42

Dates: Other: November 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/19
Scope and Contents

'Not at school yet, not very brilliant.'


Relatives in survey: 20.43, 20.42

Dates: Other: November 1946
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 20