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Intellectual Disability (Idiocy)

Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual has an intellectual disability. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline range. Scores below 67 are in the disabled range. (from Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28)
Also Known As:
Idiocy; Mental Deficiency; Retardation, Mental; Deficiency, Mental; Intellectual Development Disorder; Mental Retardation, Psychosocial; Deficiencies, Mental; Development Disorder, Intellectual; Development Disorders, Intellectual; Disabilities, Intellectual; Disorder, Intellectual Development; Disorders, Intellectual Development; Intellectual Development Disorders; Intellectual Disabilities; Mental Deficiencies; Mental Retardations, Psychosocial; Psychosocial Mental Retardation; Psychosocial Mental Retardations; Retardation, Psychosocial Mental; Retardations, Psychosocial Mental; Disability, Intellectual; Mental Retardation
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Experts

1. Tassone, Flora: 42 articles (09/2022 - 12/2002)
2. Hagerman, Randi J: 35 articles (09/2021 - 12/2002)
3. Schwartz, Charles E: 34 articles (04/2020 - 05/2002)
4. Gecz, Jozef: 31 articles (01/2022 - 02/2005)
5. Kleefstra, Tjitske: 31 articles (01/2021 - 01/2004)
6. van Bokhoven, Hans: 27 articles (01/2022 - 01/2004)
7. Chelly, Jamel: 27 articles (01/2019 - 04/2002)
8. Kalscheuer, Vera M: 24 articles (01/2020 - 06/2003)
9. Reis, André: 22 articles (01/2021 - 12/2005)
10. Najmabadi, Hossein: 21 articles (01/2022 - 10/2007)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Intellectual Disability:
1. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)IBA
2. Risperidone (Risperdal Consta)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Clomipramine (Anafranil)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)IBA
5. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Serotonin (5 Hydroxytryptamine)IBA
7. perampanelIBA
8. trans-sodium crocetinate (crocetin)IBA
9. Phenylalanine (L-Phenylalanine)FDA Link
10. Clozapine (Clozaril)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Palliative Care (Palliative Therapy)
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Self-Help Devices (Assistive Technology)
5. Conscious Sedation