Patient's question:
How is intellectual disability in children treated? What are the symptoms of a child's intellectual disability? The child has never spoken much since he was young and initially showed poor development with no specific symptoms. Now that he is 4 years old, he still doesn't speak much. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Children who are inactive, lack facial expressions, rarely cry, and show no interest in their surroundings may be signs of intellectual disability. Children with this condition typically exhibit the following characteristics in early stages: they may not laugh or laugh very late; their eye function is underdeveloped, and they often show indifference to people or objects around them; they respond poorly to sounds, even when they hear unusual sounds, appearing particularly "docile," which is often a sign of intellectual impairment; they cry less frequently; and they have clumsy movements.If parents notice any of these symptoms in their children, they should remember to consult hospital experts promptly to identify potential issues early.
Qingdao Ninth People's Hospital, affiliated with the China Children's Medical Research Center, is a good option for treatment. You may consider visiting them.