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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:

5.24 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and Backward, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

This girl has an I.Q. of 70. Illegitimate. Very dull but decent. Is helping on the farm - not a good farm. House clean, not overcrowded.

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 5

5.25 Female, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and Backward, May 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

This woman is said to look a bit simple.


Relatives in survey: Niece 5.24

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 5

5.26 Male, Single, 45-54 yrs, Dull and Backward, February 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

This man, a shepherd, is said to have a vacant look, is a bit below normal.


Relatives in survey: Niece 5.24

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 5

5.27 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, March 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

I.Q. of 72. [Male informant] says this boy is one of a dull and backward family, decent people. No trouble. Dr. says this is a peculiar family. One daughter was in a depressive state last year. Another daughter, had a cyst on her neck, made a fuss about it.


Relatives in survey: Father 5.28

Dates: Other: March 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 5

5.33 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

Very backward, can just add one, needs almost individual attention at school. House untidy, dirty and verminous - was sewn into his shirt.


Relatives in survey: Mother 5.34; siblings 5.35

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 5

5.35 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

I.Q. 70, very backward. Nurse confirms that this girl is dull, very small.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.33

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 5

5.36 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

This girl was very backward. Her I.Q. was in the 80's but this must have been a mistake as she was not capable of reading the questions.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.33

Dates: Other: March 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 5

5.45 Male, Single, 31 yrs, Schizophrenia, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

Ad. C.R. under certificate. DIAGNOSIS SCHIZOPHRENIA WITH MENTAL EFFECT. Schiz. symptoms began in 1934. Discharged improved. Had worked as a woodman, shepherd (3 years) and farm labourer. Nurse says this man is now able to work as a farm labourer away from home. Single, very religious.

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 5

5.49 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

This boy is not very bright - big and hefty, dull and backward but not desperately so. Said to be improving. Decent people, clean.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.50

Dates: Other: March 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 5

5.50 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, May 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/5
Scope and Contents

This boy is dull and backward, but is improving.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.49

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 5