Question
What are the taboos typically associated with treating intellectual disability?
Answer
There are many different causes of intellectual disability, including congenital genetic factors across generations, as well as important postnatal social, psychological, and cultural factors. Most children with obviously intellectual disability can be identified early in infancy, while mild intellectual disability is often discovered only when learning difficulties arise in elementary school. If there are signs of delayed growth and development, slow responses to the outside world, poor language development, a blank expression, or a distinctive facial appearance, it is advisable to visit the hospital for a thorough examination as soon as possible to make an early diagnosis and receive additional treatment. In addition to treating intellectual disability, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet and maintain a cheerful mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and speed up recovery.