Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 1 |
Descriptor
| Behavior Disorders | 1 |
| Behavior Modification | 1 |
| Brain | 1 |
| Dietetics | 1 |
| Females | 1 |
| Mental Retardation | 1 |
| Metabolism | 1 |
| Neurological Impairments | 1 |
| Outcomes of Treatment | 1 |
| Severity (of Disability) | 1 |
Source
| Journal of Applied Research… | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkHewitt, Philippa; Cottle, Mandy; Coleman, Carol – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2006
Background: When phenylketonuria (PKU) is not diagnosed and long-term treatment commenced within the first few weeks of life, permanent brain damage will occur. There is some evidence to show that late diagnosed or untreated people with PKU who have severe challenging behaviours may benefit from a low phenylalanine diet [Harper & Reid (1987)…
Descriptors: Neurological Impairments, Mental Retardation, Dietetics, Brain
