Question
A friend’s child is showing symptoms of intellectual disability, including slow reactions, poor memory, simple thinking, and inability to write complex strokes, which prevents normal school enrollment. In this case, does a large hospital have the professional treatment capabilities?
Answer
For intellectual disability caused by diseases, the primary task is to identify the cause and treat it promptly. For example, for children with hypothyroidism or phenylketonuria, etc., who have endocrine metabolic disorders, early diagnosis and treatment with thyroid hormone replacement therapy or special dietary therapy should be adopted to stabilize their intellectual levels. For intellectual disability not caused by disease factors, it is recommended to improve the situation through communication and guidance. In addition, early intervention and stimulation are crucial for improving the function of children with intellectual disability. Families should provide effective support and assistance, maintain a complete family structure, to promote the child’s intellectual development. In summary, early diagnosis and treatment are of great significance in improving the condition of patients with intellectual disability.