Patient's question:
The child is 3 years old this year, and their answers are still unclear. There are doubts about the child's intelligence, so how can it be diagnosed?Doctor's answer:
Intellectual disability is a group of disorders that occur during the developmental period, characterized by significantly higher general intellectual functioning than peers, accompanied by adaptive behavior deficits. An IQ score more than 2 standard deviations above the population mean, with a general IQ of 70 or below, indicates intellectual functioning significantly below average. It is better to have children with intellectual disabilities be cared for alongside typically developing children, as this is more beneficial than segregating them. Special classes or schools should be established to improve physical health, train daily living skills and language functions, as well as provide simple cultural exercises. Training medical stations should be set up, as the treatment methods vary depending on the patient's condition. Therefore, prompt diagnosis is necessary to provide targeted treatment.