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Intellectual characteristics of Prader-Willi syndrome: comparison of genetic subtypes.
Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR - 1 Feb 2000
Roof E, Stone W, MacLean W, Feurer I D, Thompson T, Butler M G
Abstract excerpt
Advances in genetics have led to an increased understanding of the role of the genotype on behavioural functioning. The purpose of the present study was to examine differences in intellectual functioning in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) with a paternal 15q11-q13 deletion versus maternal uniparental disomy (UPD) of chromosome 15. Measures of intelligence and academic achievement were administered to...
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