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Intellectual Disability

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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:

37.97 Female, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, Psychopathic personality, July 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: July 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 37

37.99 Male, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

"IQ 72 was very shy and backward. Had a bad scalding accident as a child which put him back, would not speak or come to school after it for a long time. Now working as a woodman, nice lad. Father a ploughman, not very bright. Mother 30-40, giggly. Fairly clean house, children were not well nourished looking. [Male informant] one sister is OK, but not quick witted."

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 39

39.12 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents "Feckless woman, [male informant] says she is dull and hopeless. When last baby was born she had no clothing, food or furniture, right down to bedrock. Farmer evicted them by taking the doors and windows off the cottage. Now in a condemned house, frequently flooded. Family said to be subnormal. Husband, farm labourer, generally unemployable. [Male informant] confirms - he thinks both are defective. House fairly clean, very poor, overcrowded. Nurse confirms, but says she is up against...
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 39

39.13 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

[Male informant] thinks this man is defective like his wife, generally unemployable.


Relatives in survey: Children 39.14, 39.15, wife 39.12

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 39

39.14 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, July 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

"Very dull boy, was in Lockerbie Special Class."


Relatives in survey: Father 39.13 sibling 39.15, mother39.12

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 39

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

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70-. Brother much worse. They moved her two years ago."


Relatives in survey: Father 39.13 Sibling 39.14, mother 39.12

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 39

39.16 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, Epilepsy, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

"Devil of a boy, whole place up in arms against him, broke windows, interfered with small children, stole apples etc. Took fits. Illegitimate child, lives with his granny. Well looked after, clean house."

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 39

39.19 Female, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

"A poor specimen."


Relatives in survey: Mother 39.17 Sister 39.18 nephew 39.21, niece 39.20

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 39

39.22 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents

"IQ 76. Dull, very nice child, good with her hands and capable. Now a maid. Father a farm worker. Mother 40+. Clean house. Nurse says this girl is all right. Minister thinks this girl is OK."

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 39