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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:

7.45 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/7
Scope and Contents

"This girl is said to be dull."


Relatives in survey: Sister 7.44

Dates: 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 7

7.47 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and Backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/7
Scope and Contents

"IQ 77."


Relatives in survey: Brother 7.5

Dates: 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 7

7.49 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and Backward, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/7
Scope and Contents

"I.Q, 69, father a farmer. Not known to Dr."

Dates: 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 7

7.51 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and Backward, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/7
Scope and Contents

"IQ 74. [Male informant] confirms that he was very backward, not in any way remarkable. Father a farm worker. Mother aged [?]. Some elder siblings quite bright, including one with a bad gravel rash. Younger sister OK."

Dates: 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 7

7.52 Female, Single, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/7
Scope and Contents

"A defective, a good conscientious worker, exploited by farmers, was ill in the infirmary a year ago. Father, died in C.R.I. Two illegitimate children. Off and on Public Assistance."


Relatives in survey: Children 7.14, 7.15

Dates: 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 7

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

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/7
Scope and Contents

"IQ 75, exempt from control exam."


Relatives in survey: Mother 7.34

Dates: July 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 7

8.14 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, May 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/8
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 8. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 8

8.15 Female, Married, 55-64 yrs, High grade mental defective, Physical illness or invalidism, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/8
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 8. Indexed.

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 8

8.20 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward\, June 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/8
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 8. Indexed.

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 8

8.21 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, May 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/8
Scope and Contents From the File:

Questionnaires for persons in Area 8. Indexed.

Dates: Other: May 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 8