Patient's question:
My child has always had poor reaction time, weak memory, and low intelligence since childhood. Their simple thinking prevents them from attending regular school. My friend suggested it might be due to intellectual disability. Could you please tell me what are the initial symptoms of intellectual disability?Doctor's answer:
Early growth and development were slightly slower than those of normal children, and they were less active and showed less interest in surrounding things. In terms of behavior, they were either overly cautious or acted rudely. Language development was slightly delayed, with a limited grasp of abstract vocabulary. Their inferential abilities were poor, and they had superficial understanding of problems they had seen. Intellectual disability, a condition with various disabilities and recurrent epilepsy, often leads to early death. Survivors may show improvement with special training for hand and foot skills. For patients with severe intellectual disability, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary to prevent recurrence. Additionally, patients need a proper diet and maintaining a positive mood. I hope the answers above can help everyone. Thank you.