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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:

26.96, Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, February 1947

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

IQ 79. Exempt. Probably the son of 26.18.

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

26.99, Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, September 1947

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

"IQ76. Present work: Service. Mother a wee bit vacant?"


Relatives in survey: sibling 26.73

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 26

27.10 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, August 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

"This girl had an IQ of 85 at school. She is now just living at home. Illegitimate."


Relatives in survey: Mother 27.9

Dates: Other: August 1945
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 27

27.11 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, August 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

"This boy has an IQ of 74. [Male informant confirms that he is backward but cannot give any more information. Housing filthy."

Dates: Other: August 1945
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 27

27.12 Male, Single, 45-54 yrs, High grade mental defective, August 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

"PC says this is a dull sort of fellow - in his opinion backward. He is decent and steady, does not drink. Mother over 70, a tartar. Single man, no children, a farm labourer. According to [male informant] this man and his mother share a bed, but no question of immorality. Housing: 3 rooms, clean, ? harmonious. Mother probably has her own way."


Relatives in survey: 27.14

Dates: Other: August 1945
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 27

27.15 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, August 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

"This girl had an IQ or 79. 3 roomed cottage, not very clean, harmonious. PC confirms - no delinquency, quiet."

Dates: Other: August 1945
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 27

27.17 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Low grade mental defective, July 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents "This woman is described as thoughtless and silly, of low mentality. [Male informant] says she and her husband are both backward. She is pregnant. Husband a dairyman, earns £6 a week, scabies. Housing: Sergeant says it is a fearsome sight. Rooms - children usually clean but very untidy. Many rows. PC says this woman is a problem - very low type. She is also unfaithful to her husband. [Gynaecologist] wanted to sterilise this woman but husband would not agree."Relatives in survey:...
Dates: Other: July 1945
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 27

27.18 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Idiocy, July 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

"This little boy has recently been tested and has an IQ of 39 (Binet Simon). He will be excluded from school but no provision has been made for him. Father, an apparently normal, good natured man. Mother of low mentality. Children usually clean but untidy. Ill-cared for. Not harmonious - many rows. Really disturbed - mother often leaves home for other men."


Relatives in survey: siblings 27.19, 27.20, 27.21, 27.22, 27.23, 27.24, mother 27.17

Dates: Other: July 1945
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 27

27.19 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

This girl had an IQ of 82 when at school, is away working somewhere.


Relatives in survey: siblings 27.18, 27.20, 27.21, 27.22, 27.23, 27.24, mother 27.17

Dates: Other: July 1945
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 27

27.20 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, July 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/26
Scope and Contents

This boy had an IQ of 70-. PC says this boy has been working on a farm somewhere.


Relatives in survey: siblings 27.18, 27.19, 27.21, 27.22, 27.23, 27.24, mother 27.17

Dates: Other: July 1945
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 27