Borderline intellectual functioning (BEE) is a term generally referring to individuals with an IQ of 70-85, but it is not a diagnostic term and does not qualify them for public support. While not below the IQ level required for intellectual disability (which falls below 70), these individuals are below average and often experience difficulties in daily life and the workplace. In recent years, there has been growing interest in this category.

Approximately 15% of the population falls into this category, and its high incidence of co-occurrence with developmental disorders suggests it may become a significant keyword in future developmental disorder support.

This time, we have invited Professor Junichi Furushō, a pediatrician and professor in the Faculty of Education and Human Sciences at Aoyama Gakuin University, who advocates for understanding and supporting individuals with borderline intellectual functioning, to deepen our understanding of developmental disorders and borderline intellectual functioning.

This video is a recording of the Kaien Special Seminar held on September 1, 2022.

Guest: Dr. Junichi Furusho (Pediatrician, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, Aoyama Gakuin University)
Interviewer: Keita Suzuki (CEO, Kaien Co., Ltd.)
■Timeline
0:00:00 Title
0:00:06 Opening
0:01:30 Explanation of Kaien's Business
0:02:14 Insights on Borderline Intellectual Functioning in Support Settings (by Suzuki)
0:07:07 Introduction of Guest Dr. Junichi Furusho
0:08:11 Developmental Disorders and Borderline Intellectual Functioning: "Introduction"
0:11:13 1 What is Borderline Intellectual Functioning?
0:13:23 2 What is Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?
0:19:35 3 Co-occurrence of Developmental Disorders and Borderline Intellectual Functioning
0:20:52 4 Developmental Disorders and Self-Esteem
0:25:09 5 Borderline Intellectual Functioning: Problems in Adolescence and Beyond
0:30:47 6 Borderline Intellectual Functioning Societal Responses and Challenges
0:37:23 7. People with Borderline Intellectual Functioning Who Need Support
0:41:29 "Summary"
0:43:27 Q&A Part 1 "Why is 70 the cutoff for intellectual disability?" etc.
0:50:35 Q&A Part 2 "Can IQ be increased?" "How do you inform people with borderline intellectual functioning?" etc.
0:56:13 Final remarks from Professor Furusho
0:57:47 Closing

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