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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:

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

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

"IQ 72, very dull, hopeless - people did not like to sit next to her on the bus, she was so dirty. Working in ICI? Said to be immoral."


Relatives in survey: siblings 39.42, 39.44 mother 39.43

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

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

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

"IQ 70-, hopeless, on farm work."


Relatives in survey: siblings 39.41, 39.44 mother 39.43

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

39.43 Female, Widowed, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, July 1947

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

"Irresponsible and hopeless, a filthy woman, enjoyed herself during the war. (But also said to be quite tidy). Widow."


Relatives in survey: children 39.41, 39.42, 39.44

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

39.43 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/39
Scope and Contents "IQ 70 (but was said to have been examined by a psychologist who found him of average intelligence). Could not write or read. Mischievious, often off school, a bad influence. Stole 2-3 dozen eggs from a neighbour and buried them. Bad enough for the special class. Father dead or in Stranraer, a mystery. Mother 50+, enjoyed herself during the war. One brother killed in the war. PAO confirms, a bad family, father died 12 years ago. Dirty house."Relatives in survey: siblings 39.41,...
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

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

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

"Very low woman, foul mouthed, swears ++, flares up easily, abused teacher for ill-treating her son. Husband a dairyman. Clean house. Nurse confirms - all a bit backward. They have moved."


Relatives in survey: Children 39.46, 39.47, 39.48, 39.48

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

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

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

"IQ 76. Just one of a dull family."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 39.46, 39.48, 39.48 Mother 39.45

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

39.48 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, July 1947

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

"IQ 70, at Loreburn Street. Has a stammer, dull and backward, flares into tempers, left-handed. Thought to have had a fit."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 39.46, 39.47, 39.48 Mother 39.45

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

39.49 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."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 39.46, 39.47, 39.48 Mother 39.45

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

39.51 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, July 1947

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

"[Male informant] says this girl is terribly dull."


Relatives in survey: Sibling 39.53, mother 39.52

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

39.53 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, July 1947

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

"Very dull boy, big for his age, bad speaker, was in Primary III at 11. Father a farm worker. Mother 32 or 33. [Female informant] says he was a queer boy."


Relatives in survey: Sibling 39.51, mother 39.52

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