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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:

25.52 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, August 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/24
Scope and Contents

"Soft like her husband, no good. A spendthrift, "no much catch".


Relatives in survey: Husband 25.51

Dates: Other: August 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 25

25.54 Male, Widowed, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, Psychopathic personality, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/24
Scope and Contents

'This man is soft mentally. Committed incest with his sister.'


Relatives in survey: Sister 32.112

Dates: Other: September 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 25

26.10, Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, February 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"This woman is said to be M.D, with 3 illegitimate children. Now having another child."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 26.14, 26.13.

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 26

26.11, Male, Married, 55-64 yrs, Dull and backward, December 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"A joiner, not very bright, has been a good deal on P.A. Parents dead. Married a woman who was not very bright, too advantage of her. Dr confirms - not very bright. Died a week ago."


Relatives in survey: Son 26.95

Dates: Other: December 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 26

26.12, Female, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, January 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"This woman is dull and dirty - nurse. Husband is a labourer with the electricity department. Dirty home."


Relatives in survey: Son 26.9

Dates: Other: January 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 26

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"IQ 78. Nurse confirms - was working as a cleaner. Father a railway worker. Sergt. thinks this girl is all right. Dr thinks this girl is all right."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 26.14, 26.10.

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 26

26.14, Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Low grade mental defective, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"Certified M.D, not able to work, was savage at school, ineducable. [Male informant] wanted to arrange for her removal but the family would not agree. No PA, very good home conditions. Not overcrowded, no sanitation. Dr confirms but thinks the rest of the family are all right."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 26.13, 26.10.

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 26

26.16, Female, Single, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"Definitely defective, looks vacant. No children. A very fast girl, worked at a hotel this summer. Looks vacant. Complicated family: mother was married twice and had a family before that. Father also had two families."

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 26

26.18, Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, February 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"This woman is said to be dull and to have illegitimate children."


Relatives in survey: Son 26.96

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 26

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25
Scope and Contents

"IQ wa 70-. [Male informant] says he is improving. Quite good with his hands, a farm worker. Belongs to A.T.C but does not do any tests."


Relatives in survey: Father 26.20

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 26