Question
When a child shows difficulty in understanding during the learning process and appears to have delayed intellectual development, parents may be concerned about the treatment methods for intellectual disability. What are the symptoms of intellectual disability, and how should it be treated?
Answer
Intellectual disability, also known as mental developmental delay, refers to a condition where a child’s intellectual functions are significantly below the average level of their peers during growth and development, accompanied by adaptive behavior defects. Generally, an IQ below 70 is considered to be significantly below average. Adaptive behaviors include personal living skills and social responsibilities. The key to treating intellectual disability lies in early detection and diagnosis. Once symptoms of intellectual disability are detected in a child, it is important to seek timely confirmation from a professional hospital. Since diagnosis and treatment of intellectual disability require high standards of hospital technical equipment and expert experience, it is advisable to choose a regular and professional pediatric hospital for treatment.