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Intellectual Disability

 Subject
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:

4.101 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"This child is considered to be MD; [Female informant] says he is pretty poor. He does not look too bad."


Parents: 4.00, 4.100

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.102 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"IQ 79 but should be better; does not look too bad. Fathr a wood carter. Brother IQ 100. House clean, not overcrowded, have a bit of ground."

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.104 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, Epilepsy, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"This lad was MD, took "fits" badly had had chorea. Now working in the woods. Father a farmer. Mother about 53. Clean house, not overcrowded. They take an interest in outside affiars. Dr says he is feebleminded, can't read or write, takes fits which seem to be epileptic."


Sibling: 4.105

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.105 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"IQ77 [female informant] that he was dull, but is a good worker in the woods."


Sibling: 4.104

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.106 Male, Single, 35-44 yrs, Low grade mental defective, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"Occupation: None. Diagnosis: Mental Deficency. Rate-aided patient. Patient was in an institution for five years prior to admission to CRI. He is an imbecile, gluttinous, mischievous and untidy, occassionally violent. He requires care in an institution. Presently working in gardens."

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.109 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"This lad is very dull, will not be allowed to sit the control exam. He comes of a dull family. Father a farmer, mother has a silly laugh, goes to the pictures, never does a handstrun in the house, 50+. Nurse confirms, this family think they are something. House is not clean - not as a dairy should be. Not overcrowded."


Mother: 4.110

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.114 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"This man, a small holder and milk carrier, is said to be dull. Home not clean."


Children: 4.115, 4.116 Brother: 4.118 Nephews: 4.117, 4.119 Father: 4.120

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.115 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"This child is very dull, can only realy a little. Quite biddable. "Very very bad"."


Sibling: 4.116 Cousins: 4.117, 4.119 Uncle: 4.118 Father: 4.114 Grandparents: 4.120, 4.121

Dates: Other: September 1946

4.116 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/4
Scope and Contents

"This child is dull, cannot make any attempt to read, does not learn much. "Desperately slow"."


Sibling: 4.115 Cousins: 4.117, 4.119 Uncle: 4.118 Father: 4.114 Grandparents: 4.120, 4.121

Dates: Other: September 1946