Signs of Intellectual Disability in Children
Disease description:
My nephew is now 5 years old. He rarely plays with other children and appears quite dull and unresponsive. I suspect his intelligence may be lower compared to that of other children his age. I would like to know what signs or characteristics are typically associated with lower intelligence in children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Children with intellectual disability, also known as intellectual impairment or delayed cognitive development, may exhibit developmental characteristics different from those of typically developing children in multiple areas. The following are some common manifestations:
1. Abnormal facial expressions: Some children have abnormalities in facial development compared to normal individuals, such as wide-set eyes or strabismus (crossed eyes), and often display varied or unusual facial expressions.
2. Delayed motor development: Delays in physical development may lead to poor coordination of limbs during daily activities and slower development in fine motor skills compared to typically developing children.
3. Impaired language expression: Children may experience delayed language development and have difficulty clearly expressing their thoughts or understanding the meaning of others' speech.
4. Poor concentration: Difficulty focusing on tasks, being easily distracted by others or external stimuli, and having a scattered mind while working, making it hard to concentrate on one thing for an extended period.
5. Poor memory: Difficulty remembering daily events and recalling details clearly, such as struggling to retain learned information or recall past experiences.
