Signs of Low Intelligence
Disease description:
My nephew has always been somewhat dull and unresponsive. He doesn't show much interest in playing with toys and prefers watching television. He seems a bit slow. I would like to ask, what are the signs that a child might have low intelligence?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Low intelligence may present differently across age groups, but generally includes the following characteristics:
1. **Poor verbal skills**: Difficulty communicating with the outside world, and even unable to carry on normal conversations with family members.
2. **Difficulty with reading and writing**: Poor comprehension abilities, requiring more time to understand and process visual information.
3. **Poor memory**: Difficulty remembering new or complex information; may require repeated exposure to learn.
4. **Slow response**: Limited independent thinking ability; may take longer to process and respond to questions or problems.
5. **Lack of creativity**: Limited imagination or difficulty viewing problems from different perspectives.
6. **Poor handling of complex information**: Limited cognitive abilities, making it difficult to understand and analyze complex concepts or data sets.
7. **Developmental delays**: Slower physical development compared to typically developing children, such as walking at a later age, or even unsteady gait at age 4.
