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If the IQ is higher than the standard for intellectual disability but lower than the average, it is called 'borderline intelligence' because it is literally on the borderline.



As I am not a disabled person, I am missing out on various supports, but reporter Ha-jeong Park heard their stories.



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Youngsu Guk This is a consignment-type alternative school that emphasizes art classes for self-expression as well as general classes.



Generally, an IQ of 70 or less is considered intellectual disability, and an IQ of 85 or more is considered average.



Slow learning and adaptation, poor self-expression, and difficulties in social relationships.



[Kim Ye-bin / 3rd year middle school student: (at the previous school) I was bullied a bit, so I came (to this school) for that.

Just like some kids ignore me for no reason...

As soon as the kids here saw me, they said, 'Is she Ye-bin', 'Is it Ye-bin', and 'It's Ye-bin', and the children said so warmly (I was able to adapt quickly)]



The principal raised a borderline intelligent child, spending his own money. We opened a school for them.



[Ji Woo-young / Principal: I found out that these children do not have a school to go to, and there are many such children.

Because I am neither disabled nor non-disabled, there are some areas where I cannot receive support…

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Although it is estimated that 10 to 15% of the population is on the border, there is no legal support such as education or vocational training considering the characteristics.



In particular, they were often victims of crime.



[Hyun-soo Kim / Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Myongji Hospital, Cooperated with Hanyang University: 'It would be much better to ask for a lowered (IQ), rather to receive lifelong support after being diagnosed with an intellectual disability' (some parents do).

Precisely, it is an intermediate state of whether it is a disease or not.

I have friends who are improving.

But I also have friends who fall from borderline intelligence to a level of disability.

Because it can develop into much better functioning if it is discovered in childhood and given appropriate support…

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Recently, some local governments have made ordinances to support lifelong education, but this needs to be further expanded.



(Video coverage: Shin Dong-hwan, Seo Jin-ho, Editing: Jo Yoon-jin, CG: Ahn Ji-hyun)