Question
What are the pathological manifestations and symptoms of intellectual disability? What should be taken into account when diagnosing intellectual disability?
Answer
From the perspective of normal child psychological development, generally speaking, children between the ages of 3 to 5 begin to notice the differences between genders. Normal boys in this age range may show a special interest in their own external genitalia, being curious and often playing with their hands. However, as they grow older, their awareness of moral and social behavior norms increases, and this behavior gradually diminishes. Intellectual disability students, however, due to low awareness of moral behavior norms and poor self-control, especially younger or severely intellectually disabled boys, most have the behavior of playing with their external genitalia, regardless of place or time. In intellectually disabled girls, there is a rare abnormal behavior known as “thigh clamping syndrome,” which involves using force to squeeze and rub their legs together to stimulate the external genitalia. This behavior is less common in boys. The tendency to fondle or be close to peers or teachers is also more common among intellectually disabled students.