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Fragile-X and Down's syndrome: are there syndrome-specific cognitive profiles at low IQ levels?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7579990     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Individuals with either fragile-X syndrome or Down's syndrome with IQ scores less than 40 were assessed on the Down Syndrome Mental Status Exam. The results of the testing were examined for syndrome-specific cognitive profiles. No evidence for syndrome-specific cognitive profiles were found. These same individuals were then classified as high or low IQ, and each group was examined for IQ-level-specific profiles. Unique IQ level cognitive profiles were found. Classifying the individuals with regard to aetiology obscured IQ-level-specific strengths and weaknesses. Researchers and developers of curricula are cautioned against generalizing cognitive profiles to all IQ levels of a specific genetic syndrome.
Authors:
E W Simon; D A Rappaport; M Papka; D S Woodruff-Pak
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR     Volume:  39 ( Pt 4)     ISSN:  0964-2633     ISO Abbreviation:  J Intellect Disabil Res     Publication Date:  1995 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-12-12     Completed Date:  1995-12-12     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206090     Medline TA:  J Intellect Disabil Res     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  326-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Elwyin Inc., Pennsylvania, Elwyn, 19063, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living / classification,  psychology
Adolescent
Adult
Disability Evaluation
Down Syndrome / diagnosis,  genetics*,  psychology
Education of Mentally Retarded
Fragile X Syndrome / diagnosis,  genetics*,  psychology
Humans
Intelligence / genetics*
Male
Middle Aged
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
AG09752/AG/NIA NIH HHS

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