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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:

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"IQ 77. Father a farmer. An outgoing sort of man. Mother about 40, very quiet and shy. One sister, OK. One brother, OK. From PC. Nurse confirms. The rest are all right, clean house, not overcrowded. Minister confirms dullness."

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 3

3.15 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70, very slow boy, but has just won the first prize at school for running. Father, a farmer, just the same, very slow, was in the army, now a transport driver. Mother, 45+, mentally alert and cultured, very nice woman. Siblings - 6, none bright but all will be able to go to High School. Nurse confirms. Very nice family, 6 children. PC does not think them dull, just reserved. Very fine family. Minister confirms. Father is a wee bit slow."


Relatives in survey: Father 3.7

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 3

31.6 Male, Widowed, 45-54 yrs, High grade mental defective, July 1945

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/30
Scope and Contents

"This man is in CR. Made violent overtures to the matron. Nearly wrecked the hospital."

Dates: Other: July 1945
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 31

3.17 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, June 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents "IQ 72, dull, poor material, rather like her father. Her mother wanted her to take the two language course at the Academy - therefore was referred by [female teacher?] to the Clinic thinking they might be able to push her a bit! Mother very angry and refused to have anything to do with it. Father a farm worker. Mother, about 28, very nasty. Home conditions: Clean, not overcrowded. Nurse confirms - now working at the hotel? Touchy and very timid at school."Relatives in survey:...
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 3

3.18 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"Dull girl, just like her sister. They both make mistakes like writing "on" for "no" etc. Referred to clinic but did not come."


Relatives in survey: Father 3.19, sister 3.17

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 3

3.19 Male, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"[Female teacher] says this man is dull and slow, she remembers him as a pupil many years ago. A farm worker. Terribly dull. Father owned a farm. Mother dead. Siblings - several, including a sister who married at 16, a funny girl. Nurse confirms they are a queer family, she thinks there's a brother. Minister confirms, no boys, only daughters."


Relatives in survey: Daughters 3.17, 3.18

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 3

3.21 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"IQ 70, had a rough stubborn streak. [Female teacher] thinks he isn't bad. Father was a farm worker - married his boss's daughter. Mother - rather silly - e.g took son cream and potato scones when he was in the infirmary on a light diet. Siblings: Brother, OK, IQ 83. Sister, an after thought, quiet and shy. Not very good conditions - e.g one boy aged 10 slept with his granny - could not go away for a holiday as she would miss him."


Relatives in survey: Mother 3.22

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 3

3.22 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"This woman is rather silly - e.g was stupid about her son's diet when he was in the Infirmary. Her old mother is still alive."


Relatives in survey: son 3.21

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 3

3.23 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, Physical illness or invalidism, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents

"Meningitis 6 years ago, getting increasingly deaf since, but M[ental] D[efective] anyhow. Has minor fits - loses consciousness for a few minutes and becomes rigid. Associated with her periods. Does not get a proper wage but seem squite satisfied - working in the Convalescent Home. Sister, very timid, living with her. Parents dead? [Female informant] considered that there was an hysterical element in the family. Seen by PSW."

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 3

32.3 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, Alcoholism, February 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31
Scope and Contents "This man, a soldier discharged from the Pioneer Corps, is not a very bright specimen, not a worker, will be a bit of a liability. Goes about with his eyes half-closed as if he were dreaming. Will ask you the time after he has passed you. He has married a widow. House dirty or passable; 3 rooms for 3 plus lodger. At present working on a surveying job, very lazy workman. Dull and harmless. Married a woman who is immoral, disappeared on the morning of his wedding and was found hopelessly...
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 32