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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:

33.33 Male, Single, 55-64 yrs, Low grade mental defective, Epilepsy, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Congenitally weak minded from birth. Difficult to manage. Died cerebral haemorrhage."

Dates: Other: June 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 33

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Dull lad, IQ 79."

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 33

33.35 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"IQ 75. A boarded out girl, very slow and dull."

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 33

33.36 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Queer girl, not a very bright family."


Relatives in survey: Brother 33.63

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 33

33.38 Male, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Dr formed a very bad impression of this man. He is big and slow, said to be a grand worker. Brought a PA form to Dr to be filled in - said he had an ulcer."


Relatives in survey: Wife 33.37

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 33

33.40 Female, Single, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Just a wee bit soft - has three illegitimate chidren. Working as a housekeeper."

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 33

33.43 Male, Single, 45-54 yrs, High grade mental defective, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Defective, harmless, stuck in his job, won't go away. Dr says they are nice people."

Dates: Other: June 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 33

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"IQ 75. Now working on father's farm."

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 33

33.45 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70. [informant] says she is a wee bit flighty, inclined to lead people on, especially young fellows, smokes in the street, went to the Bible class but was not influenced for good. Has had a lot of domestic jobs, never keeps them."

Dates: Other: June 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 33

33.48 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Low grade mental defective, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/32
Scope and Contents

"Mongol, will never be able to work. Good living conditions."

Dates: Other: June 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 33