Signs of Intellectual Disability in Children
Disease description:
My nephew often seems dazed and unresponsive; he frequently does not react when called, and his responses appear very delayed. I'm worried that the child might have some intellectual issues. I would like to ask, what are the signs if a child has intellectual disabilities?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Children with intellectual developmental delays, also known as intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairments, may exhibit the following characteristics:
1. **Weak learning ability**: Children with intellectual disabilities may encounter difficulties when learning new knowledge. They may require more time to understand new concepts or experience challenges in memorizing new information.
2. **Attention problems**: These children may struggle to concentrate and may be easily distracted by external stimuli, which can impact learning performance and daily activities.
3. **Language and communication difficulties**: Children with intellectual disabilities may face challenges in language expression and comprehension. They may be unable to express their thoughts using complex language or may have difficulty understanding others' speech.
4. **Poor social skills**: These children may experience difficulties in interpersonal interactions, such as failing to understand social rules or displaying inappropriate behaviors during social interactions.
5. **Limited adaptive skills**: They may require more assistance in daily living skills, such as dressing, bathing, and eating.
