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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:

30.41 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70 minus. Very dull, would not come to school, no trouble."


Mother: 30.37 Siblings: 30.42, 30.39, 30.38, 30.40

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 30

30.42 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"Rather dull but doing better, can't think. One of a family that [male informant] describes as all weak mentally."


Mother: 30.37 Siblings: 30.41, 30.39, 30.38, 30.40

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 30

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"[Male teacher] says this boy was mental, was in the retard class. Was certified MD. Dr does not know where this boy is."

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 30

30.44 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"At the Royal Blind School. Also dull, practically unteachable but this may have been due to his bad sight. Was very difficult to test. Looked odd. Illegitimate. Mother 30+. PC does not think much of his mother. But when seen by the PSW she seemed all right - excellent cook and housewife and very clever with her hands."

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 30

30.45 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70-, very dull. Father a painter, has TB. Mother about 30."

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 30

30.47 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, December 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"This man, a labourer, is a wee bit peculiar, simple."


Brother: 30.48

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 30

30.49 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, Hysteria, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"Peculiar, simple, definitely neurotic, is said to have made passes at the doctor. Had menorrhagia."


Husband: 30.48 Children: 30.52, 30.50, 30.51

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 30

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"A bad hound, should have been taken up for tampering with young lasses. An estate worker."


Mother: 30.49 Father: 30.48 Uncle: 30.47 Siblings: 30.52, 30.51

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 30

30.51 Female, Married, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"IQ 72. Comes from a tough family. Now in domestic work. Nice but very dull, no use at school."


Mother: 30.49 Father: 30.47 Uncle: 30.47 Siblings: 30.52, 30.50

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 30

30.52 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"This boy is very dull. Now an apprentice mason."


Mother: 30.49 Father: 30.48 Uncle: 30.47 Siblings: 30.50, 30.51

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 30