Intellectual Disability

"This boy has been very difficult at school, is still a problem, dull. He upsets the others and is a bully. Had a greenstick fracture some time ago. Father, said to drink, has not a good name. Mother, 40+, is peculiar, does not know much about the scrubbing-brush."

"IQ of 77. She used to work in the bacon factory then was a conductress bur her mental calculations got her in trouble - had to give up. Had an illegitimate child - "a bit loose and very fond of the boys". [Male informant] "a bad little besom: used to pinch things, was promiscuous with soldiers, had an illegitimate child, no good at all since the age of 12". Dr - a peculiar character and very dull. Gave him a most fantastic account of her child's illness."

"On Dr's list of defectives. He is in a home. Father used to be very fat, reduced himself to nothing at all. Parents not related so far as known. Home conditions only passable, owing to mother."

"IQ of 79. This boy is always suspect of stealing and telling lies. Steals silly things e.g. beads. Not dull and backward, just queer. Polished, good manners. Keen on natural history. Parents separated."

"This child is peculiar - doubtful if educable. Has staring eyes and walks all in a piece. Was 3 before he talked and was very slow in walking."

"This man is really mental, never has worked, he cannot get a job to suit him. Goes about abusing himself. Lives with his sisters. Good modern house, 3 rooms for 4, they take in boarders. Clean and harmonious. Used to do farm work and cart firewood. Not worth the minimum wage."

"This is a peculiar sort of man, hasn't worked since 1920, always has something wrong with him - if he hasn't a sore back he has a sore head. He spends most of the day standing at the door looking out, but never goes out. Will talk to people at the door. [Male informant] thinks he is OK but lazy. Dr confirms that this man should be in the CR, is senile, swears and gets violent, wife hysterical with fear."

"This woman has two illegitimate children and is expecting a third. Used to be a domestic servant."

"This boy is said to be dull and backward, very stupid, is still down in the primary school. Mishcievous. Has been off with pneumonia. Father a decent chap, was in the army. Now a farm labourer. Mother nice-looking but dirty, had a fling while the father was in the army. Slovenly, had an illegitimate child. Housing: 3 rooms for 8, not very clean. Has improved since the father came home. Father gave the whole family, including his wife, a good thrashing on his return from the army."

"This boy is said to be dull and backward, mischievous."