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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:

3.62 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, Stammering, June 1947

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

"Simple, has a speech impediment, easily led, not much initiative, very poor looking, semi-derelict. An outworker, does not have much time for the children who are badly turned out. Two roomed condemned house, bad conditions. She is afraid of her mother. Mother a fine woman. Father, a waster, died young."


Relatives in survey: Husband 3.60, children 3.61

Dates: Other: June 1947

36.3 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, Hysteria, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/35
Scope and Contents

"A bad type, immoral, simple and nervy, highly strung, always has a grievance. Inspector says she is a bad tinker, originally came as a housekeeper, much younger than her husband. Dr confirms - a slut, handless."


Relatives in survey: Daughter 36.38

Dates: Other: June 1947

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

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

"Dull girl, at present in the forces, thought to have TB."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 3.64, 3.65, 3.66, 3.67 Father 3.68, Mother 3.69

Dates: Other: June 1947

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

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

"IQ 68, very deaf in one ear, discharging ears etc. Joined the ATC. Now earning £4 a week labouring. Living conditions: not overcrowded, fairly clean."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 3.63, 3.65, 3.66, 3.67 Father 3.68, Mother 3.69

Dates: Other: June 1947

36.4 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/35
Scope and Contents

"IQ of 75, was in backward class. There is thought to be TB in the family. They have moved."


Relatives in survey: Mother 36.5, sister 36.59

Dates: Other: March 1947

36.5 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/35
Scope and Contents

"A dirty trachly creature. She had three illegitimate children."


Relatives in survey: Children 36.4, 36.59

Dates: Other: March 1947

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

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

"Dull child, had no idea what to do in the control exam. Also rather huffy."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 3.63, 3.64, 3.66, 3.67 Father 3.68, Mother 3.69

Dates: Other: June 1947

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

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

"Dull child."


Relatives in survey: Siblings 3.63, 3.64, 3.65, 3.67 Father 3.68, Mother 3.69

Dates: Other: June 1947

36.6 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/35
Scope and Contents

"IQ 75. Said to have had bad health and to have been off school a lot. he is now a message boy. Very nice family. Illegitimate. Has TB. Drity house, very poor. 6 people in 2 rooms."

Dates: Other: June 1947

36.7 Female, Widowed, 55-64 yrs, Dull and backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/35
Scope and Contents

"Queer old creature, definitely eccentric, stupid. Keeps house to her brother."


Relatives in survey: Daughter 36.8

Dates: Other: June 1947