Question
My child seems to be easily distracted and has a bad temper. After a hospital check-up, we found that the child’s growth development quotient is low. I want to know, does a low development quotient mean intellectual disability?
Answer
A low development quotient does not equate to intellectual disability. The development quotient is a measure of a child’s overall developmental level, including the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language, and social interaction. Intelligence refers to an individual’s ability to process information, solve problems, and learn. While a low development quotient may be accompanied by changes in intellectual level, it more often reflects a delay or deficiency in specific developmental areas. If a child is found to have a low development quotient, it is important to conduct professional assessment and intervention as soon as possible to promote their brain development and improve their intellectual level. In daily life, it is important to strengthen monitoring of the child’s development and provide appropriate brain stimulation and training.