Question
What are the causes of intellectual disability in children?
Answer
Intellectual disability is a group of disorders that occur during the growth and development period, characterized by significantly lower general intellectual function than that of their peers, accompanied by adaptive behavior deficits. The causes of intellectual disability in children are numerous, including genetic defects, prenatal or perinatal brain damage, environmental toxins, motor integration defects, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Intellectual disability may be caused by a single factor or a combination of these factors. To help children with intellectual disability, changes in environmental conditions, provision of special education and training, and living in a friendly and harmonious family environment can promote their intellectual development.