| Aberrant behaviors of young boys with fragile X syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8192902 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To determine whether aberrant behaviors described in boys with fragile X syndrome distinguish them from other boys with developmental disabilities, we asked the primary caregivers of 55 boys with fragile X and 57 matched controls to complete five behavioral questionnaires. Twenty-one items distinguished the groups. Principal components analysis (PCA) yielded five behavioral clusters: abnormal language, tactile defensiveness, poor self-control, poor eye contact/shyness, and hand flapping. Boys with fragile X were found times more likely to have both tactile defensiveness and abnormal language. The presence of these abnormal behaviors in boys with developmental delays warrants further assessment for fragile X. |
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Authors:
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A M Lachiewicz; G A Spiridigliozzi; C M Gullion; S N Ransford; K Rao |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of mental retardation : AJMR Volume: 98 ISSN: 0895-8017 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Ment Retard Publication Date: 1994 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-06-27 Completed Date: 1994-06-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8800463 Medline TA: Am J Ment Retard Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 567-79 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Duke University Medical Center. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Autistic Disorder
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diagnosis,
genetics,
psychology Child Child Behavior Disorders / diagnosis, genetics*, psychology Child, Preschool Defense Mechanisms Diagnosis, Differential Fragile X Syndrome / diagnosis, genetics*, psychology Humans Karyotyping Language Development Disorders / diagnosis, genetics, psychology Male Mental Retardation / diagnosis, genetics*, psychology Personality Assessment Phenotype Pilot Projects Social Behavior |
| Grant Support | |
ID/Acronym/Agency:
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MH-41115/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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