Question

How to treat low IQ in children?

Answer

When treating low IQ, the following points should be considered:

  1. Treatment should ideally begin before the age of 3 and involve systematic therapy.
  2. The duration of treatment should preferably continue until the child is ready for school.
  3. The higher the intensity of training, the better the results. Through early training and intervention, mild cases can significantly improve their intellectual level, even to normal levels; moderate cases can alleviate the extent of damage; severe cases can reduce or prevent severe disabilities. The goal is to emphasize the importance of comprehensive prevention and treatment of low IQ. Currently, there is still a lack of effective treatment methods for this condition. The Hsu’s Ten Item Oral Test was used to assess intelligence, and EEG, CT, and chromosome detailed tests were conducted on some patients before and after treatment to compare efficacy.