Question

What Are the Symptoms of Intellectual Disability?

Answer

The symptoms of intellectual disability mainly include the following aspects:

  1. Clumsy Movements: Babies should start playing with their hands around 3 to 5 months after birth, but if they still do not by 6 months or if they are 2 to 3 years old and still dislike putting toys in their mouth, this is abnormal. A child’s movements may be immature, even after learning to walk, their legs may still kick around aimlessly. The child’s movements are often without clear purpose, and it is difficult for adults to understand the child’s intentions.
  2. Inattention: The child may be indifferent to external things or may have short-lived interest and a slow response.
  3. Low Abilities: Children with intellectual disabilities are generally behind their peers in language, thinking, memory, calculation, and reasoning abilities. However, it is important to note that not all children showing these symptoms necessarily have an intellectual disability. A comprehensive analysis is required, and an intelligence test may be necessary if needed. I hope this answer is helpful to you. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.