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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:

23.95 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, 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

23.96 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, 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

23.97 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, 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

23.99 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, Hysteria, 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

24.10 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/23
Scope and Contents

'[Male informant] says this lad is not bright, stupid but nice. Now in the army, formerly labouring. Illegitimate.'


Relatives in survey: Mother 24.12, brother 24.11

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 24

24.11 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/23
Scope and Contents

'Mental defective? "There is a vacand look in his face" [male informant]. Worked in the quarry, now in the cleansing department. Nurse says he is a "yes boy". Minister confirms.'


Relatives in survey: Mother 24.12, brother 24.10

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 24

24.14 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/23
Scope and Contents

'IQ 77, dull. Working in a garage. Father a forester. Minister says he is OK, improving. PC: a quiet boy but mischievous. Was in trouble for writing obscene things on the walls. Housing fairly clean, not overcrowded. Nurse says this boy is spoilt.'

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 24

24.18 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, July 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/23
Scope and Contents

'Just dull. House clean, not overcrowded.'


Relatives in survey: Father 24.15, siblings 24.16, 24.17

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 24

24.21 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, July 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/23
Scope and Contents

'[Female informant] says this little boy is going to be very very dull. He lives with his grandparents. Parents divorced, his mother has married again. Overcrowded, four adults and three children. Minister: has been at school for a year and is only beginning to understand what the teacher is talking about. Nurse confirms. Granny is cunning, a liar, evasive, sears. The child's guardian. Bad environment, fairly clean.'


Relatives in survey: Grandparents 24.46, 24.47

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 24

24.22 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/23
Scope and Contents

'IQ 70, PC confirms that she has a vacant stare. Minister confirms, nice family but children are very backward.'


Relatives in survey: Sibling 24.23

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 24