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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:

5.60 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 slow and dull, I.Q. 81, but a nice lad.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.58

Dates: Other: May 1946

5.62 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and Backward, May 1946

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

This girl looks defective and cowed - one of a "low I.Q. family".


Relatives in survey: Mother 5.6

Dates: Other: May 1946

5.64 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, June 1945

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

This little boy will only whisper, seems to be like his brother.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.16

Dates: Other: June 1945

5.67 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and Backward, July 1947

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

I.Q. 70, exempt from control exam.


Relatives in survey: siblings

Dates: Other: July 1947

5.69 Female, Single, 14yrs and under, Dull and Backward, July 1947

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

I.Q. 70, exempt from control exam.


Relatives in survey: Brother 5.31

Dates: Other: July 1947

6.14 Female, Single, 14 yrs or under, High grade mental defective, May 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/6
Scope and Contents

"This little girl has a low IQ, was exempt from the Control exam, will be going to the special class. Good home, respectable people, not overcrowded."


Sibling: 6.13

Dates: Other: May 1947