Adaptive Behavior in Young Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Joint Authors
Basel, Donald
Siegel, Dawn H.
Colon, Alina M.
Janke, Kelly M.
Klein-Tasman, Bonita P.
Brei, Natalie
Walker, Jasmine A.
Casnar, Christina L.
van der Fluit, Faye
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neurofibromatosis-1 is the most common single gene disorder affecting 1 in 3000.
In children, it is associated not only with physical features but also with attention and learning problems.
Research has identified a downward shift in intellectual functioning as well, but to date, there are no published studies about the everyday adaptive behavior of children with NF1.
In this study, parental reports of adaptive behavior of 61 children with NF1 ages 3 through 8 were compared to an unaffected contrast group (n=55) that comprised siblings and community members.
Significant group differences in adaptive skills were evident and were largely related to group differences in intellectual functioning.
In a subsample of children with average-range intellectual functioning, group differences in parent-reported motor skills were apparent even after controlling statistically for group differences in intellectual functioning.
The implications of the findings for the care of children with NF1 are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Klein-Tasman, Bonita P.& Colon, Alina M.& Brei, Natalie& van der Fluit, Faye& Casnar, Christina L.& Janke, Kelly M.…[et al.]. 2013. Adaptive Behavior in Young Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Klein-Tasman, Bonita P.…[et al.]. Adaptive Behavior in Young Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Klein-Tasman, Bonita P.& Colon, Alina M.& Brei, Natalie& van der Fluit, Faye& Casnar, Christina L.& Janke, Kelly M.…[et al.]. Adaptive Behavior in Young Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490818
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490818