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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:

30.162 Male, Single, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

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

"This child is very backward."


Brother: 30.136 Mother 30.160

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 30

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

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

"Definitely dull. Father a farm worker."

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 30

30.165 Male, Married, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

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

"IQ 79, now working on father's farm. Married. Well-to-do people."


Sibling: 30.158

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 30

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

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

"Very very backward, now working on his father's farm."


Siblings: 30.156, 30.23

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 30

31.112 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, High grade mental defective, November 1945

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

"This man is a bit simple, backward, never goes anywhere, can only say "yes" and "no". Farmer."

Dates: Other: November 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

31.116 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1945

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

"This boy had an IQ of 74. [Male informant] thinks he could be educationally backward, but he is clever in some ways, plays the accordion at dances. Clean, united family, R.C."

Dates: Other: November 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

31.117 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1945

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

"This man was a janitor. Formerly a fish hawker, now employed in a hotel. Had an O.T score of 20 in his examination for the navy. Housing: tiny wooden bungalow, twor rooms for two. Clean."

Dates: Other: November 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

31.120 Female, Widowed, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1945

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

"This woman is said to be "queer" - probably only simple. Two roomed house, clean, she is living alone at present as both her children are away."

Dates: November 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

31.121 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1945

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

"This lad had an IQ of 71 at school. He is now working with the blacksmith. Clean home, three rooms, harmonious, decent people."

Dates: Other: November 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

31.122 Male, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, November 1945

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

"This lad is worse than his brother, definitely dull. Used to be an apprentice engineer, now in the Navy."

Dates: Other: November 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