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Download full textNational Inst. of Child Health and Human Development (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1991
This booklet summarizes current knowledge about phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited condition that results in severe mental retardation if untreated, and discusses the psychoeducational implications of the condition. The introduction stresses the importance of early diagnosis (during the first days of life) and the effectiveness of a diet that…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Clinical Diagnosis, Congenital Impairments, Early Identification
