Question
My baby is already over a year old, and I’ve noticed they are different from other babies. The examination shows they have intellectual disability. How can I effectively and cost-effectively treat intellectual disability?
Answer
Intellectual disability caused by a disease is best treated by identifying the cause and treating it promptly. For example, children with hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, and other endocrine metabolic disorders should be diagnosed early and receive thyroid hormone replacement or a special dietary therapy for phenylketonuria to stabilize their intellectual level. If not caused by a disease, timely communication and guidance can significantly stabilize the situation. It is recommended to intervene and stimulate early to help families maintain a complete family structure and promote the development of functions in children with intellectual disability. For patients with intellectual disability, medical treatment should be sought promptly upon symptom discovery, with attention to self-care, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and avoidance of stimulating foods, in the hope that patients receive professional treatment.