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This mixed method research explores the socio-economic dynamics contributing to intellectual disability (ID) among children. It is generally believed that ID in children is caused by genetic, biological and psychological factors. Nonetheless, socio-economic dynamics such as financial status, marriage pattern, family structure, locality of residence also contribute to the development of ID among children. A mixed method research designed was carried out to find out the socio-economic dynamics of intellectual disability. A total of 58 parents whose children were admitted in special education centers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took part in this study. Out of this total, 10 in-depth-interviews were conducted with parents having children with ID. Similarly, 4 Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) were carried out with parents and caregivers of intellectually disabled children. A questionnaire was also distributed among 20 parents for further exploration. It was found that the number of male children with ID was higher as compared to female children with ID in the special education schools/centers. This higher number of male children was due to the patriarchal structure of society where male are preferred over female in all matters of life. Similarly, endogamous marriages, birth of child at home, low financial background of parents, lack of awareness, cultural hurdles and patriarchal structure of the family were the major causes of ID in the research area.

Shakeel Ahmed, Noor Sanauddin, Imran Ahmed Sajjid. (2016) Do Socio-Economic Dynamics Matter in Intellectual Disability among Children? , Putaj Humanities And Social Science, Volume-23, Issue-2.
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