Question
How can one teach a child who doesn’t understand or can’t learn, suspecting they might have intellectual disability? What are the symptoms of this condition?
Answer
Intellectual disability is a group of disorders characterized by significantly lower general intellectual functioning than that of peers, accompanied by adaptive behavior deficits. The causes include biomedical factors and social, psychological, and cultural reasons. Patients with intellectual disability may struggle to understand and grasp knowledge during learning, manifesting as not understanding or being unable to do so. If the cause can be identified early, there is a possibility of treatment. Early intervention can help patients improve their potential through individualized treatment and education, adopting comprehensive medical, psychological, and educational evaluation measures to enhance friendship skills and initiative, allowing intellectually disabled patients to recover sooner.