Patient's question:
The child is 4 years old now, and their answers are still unclear. There are doubts about the child's intelligence, how can it be diagnosed?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 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 normal living skills. Early detection of the cause may offer the possibility of treatment. Early intervention involves implementing personalized treatment and education in preschool, using comprehensive evaluation measures that integrate medical, psychological, and educational approaches.