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[Rett syndrome: individual differences in developmental and behavioral markers and psychosocial stress].
Zeitschrift fur Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie und Psychotherapie - 1 May 2003
Sarimski Klaus
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OBJECTIVES: Rett Syndrome is a severe neurological developmental disorder caused by a genetic mutation on the long arm of the X chromosome (Xq28). This disorder is characterized by a loss of purposeful hand use, verbal language, and specific behaviors. METHODS: Data were obtained from a survey of the parents of 83 girls on pre-verbal skills (Pre-verbal Communication Schedule), behavioral characteristics and...
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