Question
What are the symptoms of intellectual disability?
Answer
Individuals with intellectual disability may exhibit symptoms such as inattention, lack of interest or fleeting interest in external matters, and slow responses. They may also have deficiencies in language skills, thinking abilities, memory, calculation, and reasoning. To make an accurate diagnosis and understand the potential causes, it is recommended to undergo a physical examination and assessment by a doctor (including language development tests, intelligence tests, hearing tests, oral examinations, MRI of the brain, EEG tests, etc.). Based on the diagnosis results, appropriate rehabilitation interventions can be considered. The treatment methods for intellectual disability are diverse and vary depending on the patient’s condition. Therefore, it is advisable to seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible upon discovering related symptoms.