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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:

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

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

'IQ 74. Just a dull child, can't do English which bewilders him. Mother an excellent worker.'

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

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

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

'This boy is terribly dull, can't do a thing. Family have moved a lot. Clean house, good mother, not overcrowded. Peaceful. They keep a cow.'


Relatives in survey: father 20.49

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

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

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

'Dull child, nearly has dull as his brother [20.47].'

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

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

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

'This girl had an IQ of 72. Mr R says her backwardness was due to much illness - had TB. Father a big, hilarious type.'

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

20.52 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

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

'Boarded out. Probably illegitimate. Said to be subnormal, but a good worker and an excellent gardener.'


Relatives in survey: Children 20.54, 20.51, 20.55, 20.53

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

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

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

Relatives in survey: sibling 20.51.

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

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

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

Relatives in survey: siblings 20.51, 20.55, 20.53

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

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

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

Relatives in survey: sibling 20.51

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

20.57 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, Alcoholism, November 1946

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

'This boy is a repulsive type, low forehead, uncouth, a low type, drinks. Threatened to leave home because of his sister's illegitimate children. Inspector says he is a wee bittie soft, not much below normal. Gets a good deal of drink, gets hilarious.'


Relatives in survey: Siblings 20.56, 20.59, 20.60 father 20.58

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

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

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

'Not very bright, now working in a hotel. The mother of an illegitimate child.'


Relatives in survey: Siblings 20.57, 20.56, 20.60 father 20.58

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