Question
What is the cost of early treatment for intellectual disability?
Answer
The most common intellectual disability is congenital idiocy, also known as tongue-protruding idiocy. Its characteristics include a small head, prominent eyes, high lateral eyes, wide inter-eye distance, a flat nose bridge, and the mouth often in a semi-open state. The tongue frequently sticks out of the mouth, and saliva constantly flows out. Due to individual differences, the manifestations of intellectually disabled children are not entirely uniform, nor are their degrees consistent. It requires careful observation and comparison. Parents should not panic and be overwhelmed by seeing just one abnormal performance, nor should they ignore obvious abnormalities out of affection, treating slowness as the child’s “good behavior.” If there are any suspicious signs, it is best to go to the hospital for a professional intellectual test.