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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:

1.208 Female, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, Psychopathic personality, 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

12.11 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/11
Scope and Contents

"This lad had an IQ of 71. He is illegitimate. Now on farm work. Clean house, not overcrowded. [Male informant] says there is a shyness about this boy, but he is a capable tractor driver and a very good worker."

Dates: Other: March 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 12

1.212 Female, Over 65 yrs, High grade mental defective, 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

12.12 Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, March 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/11
Scope and Contents

"This girl is mentally backward - has a paralysed arm and is not very bright. Just at home. [Male informant] simple, has a peculiar walk, can't work but runs messages."


Relatives in survey: 12.13

Dates: Other: March 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 12

1.213 Female, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, 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

1.214 Male, 25-34 yrs, 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

12.14 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, Physical illness or invalidism, March 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/11
Scope and Contents

"[Male informant] says this boy was not defective, just a dunce, fat-headed, has a certain weakness. Now out of the army with 100% disability for TB."

Dates: Other: March 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 12

12.17 Male, Single, Over 65 yrs, Low grade mental defective, February 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/11
Scope and Contents

"This man is a low grade defective. Ineducable, can dress and feed himself, cannot speak properly but can make his wants known. Deaf, weeping sores."

Dates: Other: February 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 12

1.218 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

12.18 Female, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, February 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/11
Scope and Contents

"IQ 74, not very bright. Exempt from control exam. Father a gamekeeper, good man. Mother seems bright enough. She is not bright at school but will be all right when she leaves."


Relatives in survey: 12.19

Dates: Other: February 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 12