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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:

34.21 Female, Married, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"IQ of 74 at school. Was working in ICI, had a fling with the soldiers, has an illegitimate child and is now married."


Relatives in survey: Uncle 34.38

Dates: Other: February 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 34

34.22 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This boy had an IQ of 70. PC says he is now working in the woods. Minister confirms dullness, result of meningitis?"

Dates: Other: February 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 34

34.29 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This boy is very backward, two years retarded, not defective. His parents are separated. Can't do 8 year arithmetic."


Relatives in survey: Sibling 34.4

Dates: Other: February 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 34

34.32 Female, Single, 55-64 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This woman has a deformity of the leg and foot. She has a slight weakness mentally. Just lives at home and does nothing."


Relatives in survey: Sibling 34.33

Dates: Other: March 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 34

34.34 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This girl is thickheaded, you can never do anything with her, has not got a brain to develop. IQ will probably be about 70. Family have not got a good social background. For a time a menage a trois. Mother was also going with soldiers and black men - was reprimanded for neglect of the children. [Male informant] refused to be drawn on their morals - says there is something nice about them."

Dates: Other: February 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 34

34.38 Male, Single, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This man is very simple, considered "abnormal", single, lives with his sister and works as a farm labourer. Father and one brother committed suicide. Nieces are bad little eggs."


Relatives in survey: Niece 34.21

Dates: Other: May 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 34

34.46 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This boy is two years retarded in school work. He is illegitimate, stays with his mother's people, very lonely farm. Home conditions very good, decent people. IQ 83."

Dates: Other: February 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 34

34.49 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"Dr: This girl is very stupid - a bit soft, a bit of a kink. Had a child in a car when she was 15."


Relatives in survey: 12.4, 12.3, 12.5, 12.46

Dates: Other: May 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 34

34.55 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This boy had an IQ of 70-. Is now working on a farm. Three roomed house. Filthy. Nurse confirms that he is not very bright. Dr says the family is "pretty medium"."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 34.56, 34.75

Dates: Other: February 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 34

34.56 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, Stammering, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/33
Scope and Contents

"This boy has a stutter, is all right if he can get started. He has an IQ 70-. Exempt from control exam. Nice lad, tries hard. Has been at 7 schools altogether."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 34.55, 34.75

Dates: Other: March 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 34