Question
A parent inquires about their seven-year-old son who is experiencing difficulties in multiple developmental areas, including poor vision, inability to lift his head, lack of sitting, standing, and speaking. Although the child cries for food and eats the food given to him, his appetite is large, but his overall developmental progress is significantly behind that of his peers. The parents mention that there is a family history of consanguineous marriage and would like expert diagnosis and advice on how to treat their child’s condition.
Answer
Based on the description, this child may have intellectual disability, which is a disease characterized by significantly lower intellectual function than that of peers during the developmental period, accompanied by adaptive behavior defects. Typically, children with intellectual disability are slightly delayed in development compared to normal children, showing little interest in their surroundings, and their behavior may be more rigid or aggressive. Language development will also be later. In treatment, general treatment methods are usually adopted, and it is recommended that family members use professional therapeutic methods to help the child. This is crucial for the child’s growth and development, so parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and take him to the hospital for treatment in a timely manner.