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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:

1.156 Female, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, September 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: 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 1

1.158 Female, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, September 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: 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 1

1.159 Female, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, April 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: April 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

11.59 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, January 1946

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

"This man is a timber hauler. He was tested for the Navy - OT score 25. He is described as a poor-like creature, not robust, a bit slow on the uptake. Has a good work record. No information about relations. Home clean and tidy, not overcrowded, harmonious. No P.A. [Public Assistance]. Police Constable says these are very decent people but cannot add anything. Doctor - not too bad, quite sensible."

Dates: Other: January 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 11

11.60 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, January 1946

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

"This boy has an IQ of 74. [Male informant] says he is handicapped through living in the wilds. He is "mentally dull". Father a shepherd. Mother, 40-50."

Dates: Other: January 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 11

11.61 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, January 1946

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

"This girl has a speech defect, is slightly deaf, very dull, a horrible writer. Her speech and writing are grade D. Father a farmer. Mother 38-40, not bright. Comfortably off, clean. Good farmer, well-doing. PC has not noticed anything wrong with this girl. Very big for her age. Dr - not very bright - he thinks it comes from the mother's side. Nurse confirms - this girl has a very bad lisp but it may come all right."

Dates: Other: January 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 11

1.162 Female, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, September 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: 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 1

11.62 Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, January 1946

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

"This man, a general labourer, is poor stuff, not all there. Has dermatitis and is a repulsive sight. Keeps to himself, funny sort of individual but a good worker. Seems all right."


Relatives in survey: Wife 11.6

Dates: Other: January 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 11

1.163 Female, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, May 1947

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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

11.63 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, November 1945

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

"This boy stammers, is about two years retarded but not MD. He comes from a backward family. Father, a foreman on a farm. Mother in her 30's, did not speak properly until she was 9. Nice house, clean, not overcrowded, nice family. PC says these boys are ill devils - he has been after them a few times for letting hens out, breaking eggs, catching rabbits etc."


Relatives in survey: father, mother, siblings 11.64, 11.65

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