Question
A 3-year-old child has poor language expression skills, and the parents suspect intellectual disability. How should the diagnosis be conducted?
Answer
Intellectual disability refers to a group of disorders characterized by significantly lower intellectual function than age peers during growth and development, accompanied by adaptive behavior defects. An IQ below the population mean by 2.0 standard deviations is generally considered to be significantly below average, with an IQ of 70 or below. It is recommended to care for the child with normal children, as this is more beneficial than caring for them alone. Special classes or schools can be established to improve their health level, train daily living skills, language function, and simple cultural learning. At the same time, training medical stations should be set up, as the treatment methods vary depending on the patient’s condition, so it is necessary to diagnose quickly in order to provide targeted treatment.