What Are the Common Causes of Intellectual Disability?

Question

My child is five years old, has limited language expression, and often falls while walking, showing signs of intellectual disability. What are the specific causes of intellectual disability under normal circumstances?

Answer

The causes of intellectual disability are diverse, including genetic factors, brain damage before or after birth, malnutrition, infections, and more. Children with intellectual disability often lag behind their peers in developing actions such as lying on their backs to lift their eyes, sitting, standing, and walking. Parents should closely monitor their child’s development and provide targeted training based on their child’s characteristics. Additionally, consider using neuro-targeted treatment methods to improve the intellectual condition of the affected child. For the treatment of intellectual disability, timely symptomatic treatment and rational medication use should be combined with attention to diet and psychological care to achieve the best treatment outcomes.