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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:

1.251 Female, 15-24 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

12.52 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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

"Just like twin."


Relatives in survey: siblings 12.55, 12.53, 12.51, 12.56, 12.54. Father 12.50

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

12.53 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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

"This child is very backward, dirty in his habits, not housetrained, a little savage."


Relatives in survey: siblings 12.55, 12.52, 12.51, 12.56, 12.54. Father 12.50

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

12.54 Female, Single, 35-44 yrs, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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

"This child is at least dull and backward, may be worse, won't speak, looks defective."


Relatives in survey: 12.55

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

12.55 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, February 1946

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

"This boy is very backward, very little responsibility, probably defective. Not tested yet."


Relatives in survey: siblings 12.52, 12.53, 12.51, 12.56, 12.54. Father 12.50

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

1.256 Male, 45-54 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

12.56 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, Stammering, February 1946

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

"This boy has an awful stutter."


Relatives in survey: siblings 12.55, 12.52, 12.53, 12.51, 12.54. Father 12.50

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

1.258 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
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

12.58 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, High grade mental defective, March 1946

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

"This child is defective in speech, also dull. Has bad eyesight. He is illegitimate. Clean house, not overcrowded. Mother, smart girl. Grandfather, retired railwayman. PC confirms - mother was a maid, a decent, smart girl."

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

12.62 Female, Single, 25-34 yrs, High grade mental defective, March 1946

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

"Simple in her talk, a moral defective, had six children to her father. Simple but knew she was doing wrong. Died after giving birth."


Relatives in survey: 12.50

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