Question
The child has difficulty understanding no matter how much instruction is given during learning, and their responses in daily life also seem slow. Does this mean the child has an intellectual disability? What are the specific manifestations of intellectual disability? How should one determine it?
Answer
The manifestations of intellectual disability in children can be categorized into several levels: mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70), with mild defects in adaptive behavior; moderate intellectual disability, with moderate defects in adaptive behavior; severe intellectual disability, with severe defects in adaptive behavior; and profound intellectual disability, with extremely defective adaptive behavior. A late start in speaking could also be a sign of an intellectual disability. It is recommended that parents bring the child to the hospital for professional evaluation and examination as early as possible to develop a suitable treatment plan for the child. When caring for a child with an intellectual disability, parents need to be patient and actively seek professional medical assistance to promote the child’s healthy growth.