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:

32.104 Male, Married, 55-64 yrs, Dull and backward, May 1946

Item

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31

Scope and Contents

"This man was a railwayman, now a farm worker, does odd jobs. "A low customer" - immoral "a rag of a customer"."

Son: 32.65

Dates: Other: May 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

32.105 Male, Single, 55-64 yrs, Low grade mental defective, March 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31

Scope and Contents

"An old M.D. who cannot answer even simple questions, but at most executes simple orders. Was sent to CRI from poorhouse where he, it was stated, became very destructive for the last four months, after being placid and obedient for years. As his speech is confined to "yes" and "no" it is very difficult to get at anything substantial. He apparently cannot read or write. Rate-aided patient. Vagrant, illegitimate."

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 32

32.110 Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, Low grade mental defective, February 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31

Scope and Contents

"This girl was admitted to CR under certificate - diagnosis imbecility. Before that lived with a married sister."

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

32.112 Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, September 1947

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31

Scope and Contents

"This woman had had a child, now dead, to her brother. [Female informant] says there is a softness about her, she seems simple, but a grand worker, very clean and tidy. Man daft. Now in Dumfries where she will surely go to the dogs."

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 32

37.100 Male, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37

37.101 Female, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, June 1946

Item

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37

37.104 Female, 14 yrs and under, Low grade mental defective, June 1946

Item

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37

37.107 Male, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, June 1946

Item

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37

37.108 Male, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, June 1946

Item

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37

37.109 Female, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1946

Item

Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/36

Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 37. Indexed.

Dates: Other: June 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 37