Intellectual Disability

 

A generalized neurodevelopmental disease called intellectual disability (ID), sometimes formerly known as mental retardation, is characterized by markedly reduced intellectual and adaptive functioning. An intelligence level under 70 and impairments in several adaptive behaviors necessary for daily functioning are indicators of the condition. According to the DSM-V, intellectual functions include reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thought, judgment, academic learning, learning through knowledge and experience, and real-world comprehension validated by clinical assessment and standardized tests. 

 

Introduction:

 

When physical or mental restrictions impact your capacity to learn, think critically, or perform basic tasks, you have an intellectual disability. Even if some people suffer minimal consequences, they still lead independent lives. Others can experience severe impacts and require ongoing help and support. The idea that intellectual disability constitutes nothing other than an impairment in intelligence that an easy IQ test can identify is a widely held one. A single piece of information is an IQ test. Despite having an average or above-average IQ, some struggle with other life skills. 

There are people with lower-than-average IQs who also possess skills and abilities sufficient to prevent them from meeting the requirements for intellectual disability or who do so but only to a milder extent than an IQ test would suggest. Even though the precise reason for intellectual disability in many people is unknown, there are numerous occasions where it results from variations in brain development. Less frequently, they may appear in adolescents who have had a brain injury due to a disease, an accident, or other circumstances.

 

Causes and Symptoms:

 

The following constitute the main reasons for intellectual disabilities:

• Genetic disorders. Sometimes faulty genes are passed down from parents, mistakes are made when genes mix, or other factors lead to intellectual disability. Down’s syndrome, fragile X disorder, and phenylketonuria (PKU) are a few examples of genetic disorders.
• Pregnancy complications. When the baby fails to develop generally inside the mother, it may have an intellectual handicap. For instance, there can be an issue with the baby’s cell division. 
• Issues during childbirth. A baby who experiences difficulties during labor and delivery, such as not receiving enough oxygen, may be born with an intellectual handicap.
• Diseases or exposure to toxins. Illnesses like measles, whooping cough, or meningitis can bring on intellectual problems. Extreme undernutrition, improper medical care, or exposure to toxins like lead or mercury are other potential causes.

 

Depending on the child’s level of disability, symptoms of intellectual disability may include:

• Missing important intellectual milestones.
• Crawling, sitting, or walking later than typical kids.
• Difficulty speaking clearly or having problems learning to talk.
• Problems with memory
• A lack of understanding of the effects of actions
• The inability to reason logically
• Immature behavior is out of character for the child’s age.
• Absence of curiosity.
• Problems with learning.
• IQ score below 70
• Having trouble talking, taking responsibility for themselves, or connecting with others, makes it difficult for them to live a fully independent life.

 

Homeopathic Treatment for Intellectual Disability:

 

These homeopathic treatments for intellectual disability are listed below. Homoeopathy has a wide range of potent treatments for intellectual disability, but the choice is patient-specific and considers mental and physical complaints.

• Aethusa Cynapium is intended for idiosyncratic kids who have trouble assimilating because of intellectual disability. Alternating with rage and impatience may be idiocy. Awkwardness. lack of focus. He is confused and unable to remember what has been said. Even though he is cramming for an exam, he doesn’t think it is worthwhile to try any more studying.
• The aid of Agaricus Muscarius’s intellect, which is gradually growing. Talking and walking development is slow. children who have trouble remembering their mistakes and who learn slowly. foolish and slow. He cannot perform his usual duties, do nothing new, or do the opposite. Sings and chats erratically but doesn’t respond.
• Rehabilitation with Baryta carbonicum can be very beneficial for kids with intellectual limitations. She forgets what she was about to say or her task. The youngster has memory loss, mental deterioration, a loss of confidence, and confusion. The child is fearful and afraid, hiding behind the furniture and covering his face with his hands while looking through his fingers. The child’s intellectual disability is also dull. The youngster has problems focusing.
• Calcarea carb is recommended if your child exhibits signs like obesity, a powdery appearance with a red face, an enormous abdomen, a large head, pale complexion, soft bones, more perspiration, intellectual disability, and delayed skills like walking and talking.
• When your child exhibits signs like excessive amnesia, imbecility, impatience, irritability, difficulties concentrating, etc., homeopaths will give medorrinum. The medication does a good job of treating delusions, hallucinations, and illusions.
• Cannabis Sativa is used for kids who repeat words while they write. The kid with a terrible memory cannot finish the statement. Thoughts are dissipating, and words are lacking. Ideas appear to stand still as he gazes into the distance while lost in higher ideas that he is unaware of. The youngster has problems remembering what he just did.
• Lycopodium lavatum is recommended for kids with poor memory and muddled thoughts. The kid spells and writes words and syllables incorrectly. The youngster is unable to read what he writes. His speech is slurred, and he stutters the final syllable. He has trouble picking up new languages and frequently has brain fog following the virus. The youngster dislikes starting new projects or activities. When having a conversation, the kid has trouble listening.
• Muriacum Natrum is advised to The young child laments hearing a roaring, buzzing noise in his or her brain and ears. Slow speech is something kids pick up. Talks awkwardly, moves quickly, and drops things.
• Stramonium treats intellectual disability in cases when the patient mispronounces objects.
• Children with poor mathematical abilities should use Sumbul. A person with this disease frequently makes mistakes when writing or doing simple mathematical calculations, especially when adding numbers.
• Tuberculinum medication may be used to begin treatment. Give this medication along with the other recommended treatments.