Adaptive and maladaptive behavior in Prader-Willi syndrome.

doi:10.1097/00004583-199211000-00023

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Adaptive and maladaptive behavior in Prader-Willi syndrome.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - 1 Nov 1992

Dykens E M, Hodapp R M, Walsh K, Nash L J

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The development and profiles of adaptive and maladaptive behavior of 21 adolescents and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome were cross-sectionally examined with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Adaptive strengths emerged for the group as a whole...

Topics

Activities of Daily Living
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Humans
Intelligence
Male
Middle Aged
Personality Assessment
Personality Development
Phenotype
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Social Behavior
Socialization

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