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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:

11.34 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, November 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/10
Scope and Contents

"This child is asthmatic. [Female informant] said she was worse than her brother "just stood and looked at you". Probably at least dull and backward."


Relatives in survey: Mother 11.33 siblings 11.35, 11.36, 11.78, father 11.37

Dates: Other: November 1945
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 11

11.35 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, Physical illness or invalidism, November 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/10
Scope and Contents

"[Female informant says this child is hopeless; pale, delicate, bad-tempered, may be deaf, doesn't seem to take things in."


Relatives in survey: Mother 11.33 siblings 11.34, 11.36, 11.78, father 11.37

Dates: Other: November 1945
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 11

1.136 Female, 14 yrs and under, Low grade mental defective, June 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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 1

11.36 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, November 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/10
Scope and Contents

"This boy has an IQ of 72, but can read and write."


Relatives in survey: Mother 11.33 siblings 11.34, 11.35, 11.78, father 11.37

Dates: Other: November 1945
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 11

11.38 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, August 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/10
Scope and Contents

"Developmental age of about 3 years, has the physical appearance of a defective. Can speak only a few words. Father, 36, tenant of a small farm. Mother, 40, a little nervous. Good home conditions, harmonious. Delicate, nervous child, bronchitis, kidney trouble."


Relatives in survey: Father, Mother

Dates: Other: August 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 11

1.140 Female, 25-34 yrs, Psychopathic personality, Dull and backward, May 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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 1

11.40 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Low grade mental defective, November 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/10
Scope and Contents

"This woman is definitely mental. Not senile - has always been like this. She keeps house for an old man. [Male confirms] employer is very mean, does not give her enough to eat. Definite case of exploitation of an MD but as she is not certified there is nobody to supervene. Dr confirms - suffers from a peculiar anaesthesia of one side of body and face."


Relatives in survey: daughter

Dates: Other: November 1945
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 11

1.141 Female, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, Physical illness or invalidism, May 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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 1

1.142 Male, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, May 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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 1

1.143 Male, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, Physical illness or invalidism, May 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

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 1