Patient's question:
The child is already five years old and seems somewhat abnormal, not like a normal child. They always sleep and are slow to react. Is it possible that they have low intelligence? Now, they want to know, how is it better to treat low intelligence?Doctor's answer:
Intellectual disability refers to the slow development or inability of brain function to fully expand normally, which limits or hinders the ability to practice and adapt to society, falling short of the norm. The condition of delayed expansion can be detected as early as during infancy or childhood, unlike sudden-onset diseases or mental illnesses. Intellectual disability is a permanent disability; it is neither a disease nor a mental illness, nor can it be cured with medication. However, individuals with intellectual disabilities can expand their limited potential through training, enhancing their reading ability and the ability to live a normal life. If the cause can be identified early, there may be a possibility of treatment. Early intervention is based on implementing individualized treatment and education in preschool, using a comprehensive evaluation approach that integrates medical, psychological, and educational measures.