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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:

13.22 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward , September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"This boy was dull, could have been difficult. Now at school? Twin sister, OK."


Relatives in survey: 13.20, 13.21

Dates: September 1946

1.323 Female, 15-24 yrs, Dull and backward, 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

13.24 Male, Single, 25-34 yrs, Dull and backward , September 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"This lad had an IQ of 70, was dull. He was in the army and was wounded; now working quite successfully as a drainer, living on a farm. No P.A. Inspector: just a dashed fool. Takes a drop of drink, likes to hear himself shouting, is moody and violent, had a row with his farmer recently."

Dates: September 1946

13.25 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, Physical illness and invalidism , September 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"[Doctor] says this woman is definitely a bit backward. She is hysterical and highly strung, deaf, talks, repeats herself. No P.A. Nurse confirms deafness. Mountains out of molehills."


Relatives in survey: Son 13.26

Dates: September 1946

13.31 Female, Single, 15-24 yrs, High grade mental defective, September 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"IQ of 72. [Female informant] says she is absolutely silly. She developed osteomyelitis. Now at home doing nothing. Dr confirms - very dull. Contracted vulvovaginitis. Father had a gonococcal infection. Inspector confirms - he thinks she never got a chance."


Relatives in survey: Father 13.32

Dates: September 1946

1.331 Male, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, July 1947

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

Questionnaires for persons in Area 1.

Dates: Other: July 1947

1.332 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

13.33 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Dull and backward, September 1946

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"This woman is queer, has rows with her husband. Nurse confirms she is a very soft woman, quite clean."


Relatives in survey: husband 13.32 children - see 13.32

Dates: September 1946

13.34 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, October 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"Not MD but slightly kinky, slight speech defect, unable to concentrate but can read."


Relatives in survey: Mother 13.33, father 13.32, siblings see 13.32

Dates: October 1946

13.35 Male, Single, 14 yrs and under, Dull and backward, Stammering, October 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/12
Scope and Contents

"Seems OK but cannot concentrate much, adenoidal, bad eyesight. Slight speech defect."


Relatives in survey: Mother 13.33, father 13.32, siblings see 13.32

Dates: October 1946