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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:

1.245 Female, 35-44 yrs, Idiocy, 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

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

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

"PC - a shepherd, not very bright but very good at his work. Typical country people, have something witty about them."


Relatives in survey: 12.44

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

1.246 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

12.46 Male, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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

"This lad had an IQ of 70. He got into trouble with the police for receiving stolen goods. Works as a saw miller. Illegitimate."


Relatives in survey: uncle 12.48, mother 12.47

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

12.47 Female, Single, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, March 1946

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

"This woman is soft. Nurse - not very intelligent, does out to domestic work."


Relatives in survey: brother 12.48, son 12.46

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

1.247 Male, 55-64 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

1.248 Male, 45-54 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

12.48 Male, Married, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, Physical illness or invalidism, February 1946

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

"This man is "a big sumph", nothing in him, not bright, a useless character. Does not drink. Estate worker. Home conditions had been unhappy owing to his wife."


Relatives in survey: sister 12.47, wife 12.49

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

1.250 Male, 45-54 yrs, Dull and backward, Alcoholism, 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

12.50 Male, Widowed, 45-54 yrs, High grade mental defective, Psychopathic personality, February 1946

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

"Committed incest. Farm worker, very good worker. Wife, dead, was a decent woman. Home conditions said to be awful - house like a pigstye. Known to RSSPCC. [Male informant] says both this man and his daughter were defective."


Relatives in survey: children 12.55, 12.52, 12.53, 12.51, 12.56, 12.54

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