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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:

23.61 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 23

23.66 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, Epilepsy, May 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents

"This girl was unfit for work. Illegitimate. Nusrse says she takes fits of some kind. Very peculiar complexion - some days a red blob on each cheek, otherwise quite white. Can go messages."

Dates: Other: May 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 23

23.67 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, Hysteria, May 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents

"Nurse says this woman spends her nights playing whist and gambling. Whole family sleep in one bed; she is a neglectful mother - e.g. children had enteritis through being allowed to drink from an overflowing drain. [Male informant] says this girl is quite reasonable and intelligent. Made a forced marriage."

Dates: Other: May 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 23

23.68 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 23

23.69 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward , July 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: July 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 23

23.70 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, Stammering, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 23

23.72 Male, Married, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, Psychopathic personality, June 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 23

23.73 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Dull and backward, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, June 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents

"This woman is said to be soft and a simpleton. Dr says she is very dressy and peculiar, getting deaf, sex appeal ++. Bats. She has had 17 children of whom 8 or 9 survive."

Dates: Other: June 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 23

23.74 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 23

23.76 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/22
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 23. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 23