Patient's question:
I always feel that my child doesn't respond well, as if he is a child with intellectual disability. So, what are the early signs of intellectual disability?Doctor's answer:
The performance of children with intellectual disabilities is quite evident, and most parents can notice it. When a child is over a year old and still cannot speak well, it is a sign of intellectual disability. Children with intellectual impairments often show indifference to their surroundings. They are usually very quiet and rarely cry or fuss. Such children are often praised for their excessive quietness, which makes it easy for people to overlook their intellectual issues. ADHD is also a characteristic of some children with intellectual impairments. Many children with intellectual disabilities cannot stay still for a moment and are constantly in motion. Children with intellectual impairments have very poor concentration. Their attention span is significantly shorter than that of normal children.