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Definition
140 + Genius
120 to 140 Very superior intelligence
110 to 119 Superior intelligence
90 to 109 Normal or average
intelligence
80 to 89 Dull
70 to 79 Borderline deficiency
Under 70 Definite feeble mindedness
Classification :
Prenatal
Natal
Postnatal
Downs syndrome,
Chromosomal Fragile X syndrome,
disorders Klinefelters syndrome
Inborn errors of
metabolism, such as
galactosemia,
Single gene phenylketonuria. Brain
disorders malformations such as
genetic microcephaly,
hydrocephalus
Prenatal Deficiencies , such as
iodine deficiency and
folic acid deficiency
Using substances such
Adverse material as alcohol
Exposure to other
/ environmental harmful chemicals such
influences as pollutants, heavy
metals, harmful
medications
Infections e.g. TORCH
HIV
Complications of
pregnancy
Diseases in mother
Third trimester such as heart and
( late pregnancy) kidney
disease and diabetes
Placental dysfunction
Severe prematurity,
Natal
very low birth weight,
Labour birth asphyxia
(during delivery) Difficult and/or
complicated delivery
Birth trauma
According to IQ :
Profound mental retardation Below 20
Severe mental retardation 20–34
Moderate mental retardation 35–49
Mild mental retardation 50–69
Borderline intellectual functioning70--
84
Management :