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Turner Syndrome: Genetic and Hormonal Factors Contributing to a Specific Learning Disability Profile
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Direct linkRovet, Joanne – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2004
Turner Syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder affecting primarily females. It arises from a loss of X-chromosome material, most usually one of the two X chromosomes. Affected individuals have a number of distinguishing somatic features, including short stature and ovarian dysgenesis. Individuals with TS show a distinct neurocognitive profile…
Descriptors: Profiles, Brain, Learning Disabilities, Congenital Impairments
