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Peer reviewedDykens, Elisabeth; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1988
Evaluation of the cognitive, behavioral, and adaptive functioning of 12 retarded men with fragile X syndrome indicated that fragile X men were largely indistinguishable from comparison groups. They were, however, significantly more likely to have achieved levels of adaptive functioning commensurate with their intellectual abilities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes
