Question
A ten-month-old baby has not yet mastered the ability to pick up objects with their hands and cannot stand or walk. Their memory is significantly poor. After searching online, there is a suspicion that they may have intellectual disability. Are these symptoms consistent with the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability?
Answer
Intellectual disability can have various causes, including brain injuries, infections, systemic severe diseases, and seizures. Based on IQ and adaptive behavior deficits, intellectual disability can be categorized into four levels: mild, moderate, severe, and extremely severe. The key to treating intellectual disability lies in early diagnosis. Once symptoms of intellectual disability are detected in a child, it is important to immediately seek an evaluation at a professional hospital. Since the diagnosis and treatment of intellectual disability require high standards of hospital technology and expert experience, it is recommended that parents choose a regular, professional pediatric hospital for treatment.