Page 3 - Intellectual Disability

Causes for Intellectual Disability

During pregnancy, if the mother has

Ÿ Viral infections such as rubella, cytomegalovirus,
chicken pox etc.
Ÿ Accidents, falling from stairs causing injury to the
fet us
Ÿ Lack of nutrition.
Ÿ Inadequate amount of vitamins, minerals such as
iodine, calcium in the diet.
Ÿ Consumption of alcohol
Ÿ Intake of excessive medications
Ÿ Mental or psychological stress during pregnancy
During birth, if the child has:
Ÿ Low birth weight
Ÿ Delayed birth cry
Ÿ Premature delivery
After birth, if the child has:
Ÿ Viral or Bacterial infections which could affect the
brain

Ÿ Injury to head and neck region
Ÿ Exposure to poisonous substances such as lead and
mercury

Treatment facilities available at the
All India Institute of Speech and

Hearing (AIISH) for Intellectual
Disability

AIISH has state of the art equipment and technology for the
rehabilitation of individuals with intellectual disability.
Following are the facilities available-

Ÿ Speech language pathology consultation: To assess
the speaking abilities of the child.