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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:

29.241 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/28
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 29. Indexed.

Dates: Other: September 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 29

29.242 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, July 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/28
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 29. Indexed.

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 29

29.243 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/28
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 29. Indexed.

Dates: Other: September 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 29

29.244 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/28
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 29. Indexed.

Dates: Other: September 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 29

30.101 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, December 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

""not a very nice man", described as OK but not very bright. County roadman. Dr says the whole family is weak mentally but not MD."


Children: 30.104, 30.103, 30.105 Wife: 30.102

Dates: Other: December 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 30

30.103 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, December 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"Described as a wee bit soft. Dr confirms that she is dull - a borderline case like the rest of the family. At present in the N.A.A.F.I."


Siblings: 30.104, 30.105 Mother: 30.102 Father: 30.101

Dates: Other: December 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 30

30.104 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"Has just been sent our of the army for his mental condition. Now working on a farm. IQ 78. Went to the special class. Very bare house."


Siblings: 30.103, 30.105 Mother: 30.102 Father: 30.101

Dates: Other: November 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 30

30.105 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"IQ 73, just a dull boy."


Siblings: 30.104, 30.103 Mother: 30.102 Father: 30.101

Dates: Other: November 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 30

30.107 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"This girl is all right but a very bad reader. The whole family are dull and aggressive."


Siblings: 30.79, 30.76, 30.80, 30.75, 30.74, 30.77 Mother: 30.73

Dates: Other: March 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 30

30.108 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, November 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/29
Scope and Contents

"IQ 80, exempt. Not so bad."


Father: 30.132 Siblings: 30.134, 30.133

Dates: Other: November 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 30