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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:

1.173 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

11.75 Male, Married, 55-64 yrs, High grade mental defective, Alcoholism, November 1945

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

"This old man, a farm worker, is soft - probably at least dull and backward. Ploughman. PC confirms that this man has half a slate loose, 100%, gets drunk every Saturday night."


Relatives in survey: Grandchildren 11.22, 11.24

Dates: Other: November 1945

11.78 Female, 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

"IQ 76, exempt from control exam."


Relatives in survey: Mother 11.33 siblings 11.34, 11.35, 11.36, father 11.37

Dates: Other: January 1946

11.79 Male, Widowed, 55-64 yrs, Dull and backward, September 1947

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

"This man, a retired farmer, is "as slow as a snail". A widower, lives alone, no children. Had a brother who died. From Police Constable."

Dates: Other: September 1947

1.184 Male, 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