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Baker, J. K.; Seltzer, M. M.; Greenberg, J. S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Studies have linked the behaviour problems of children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) to maternal well-being, but less is known about how behaviour problems relate to important family factors such as marital satisfaction and family cohesion. Methods: Married mothers of 115 adolescents and adults with FXS completed questionnaires and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Questionnaires, Family Relationship, Marital Satisfaction
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Perez-Garcia, D.; Granero, R.; Gallastegui, F.; Perez-Jurado, L. A.; Brun-Gasca, C. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2011
Williams-Beuren syndrome (WBS) is a genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a heterozygous deletion of 26-28 genes on chromosome band 7q11.23. During the past few years, researchers and clinicians have significantly contributed to define the phenotype of the syndrome, including its cognitive and behavioral aspects. However, it…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Delinquency, Aggression, Mental Retardation
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Rosner, Beth A.; Hodapp, Robert M.; Fidler, Deborah J.; Sagun, Jaclyn N.; Dykens, Elisabeth M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: This study explores everyday social competence in the lives of persons with three genetic intellectual disability syndromes. Methods: Using parent reports on the Social and Activity Competence domains of Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), socially competent behaviours were examined in 58 persons with Williams syndrome, 54…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Mental Retardation, Child Behavior, Interpersonal Competence