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Association between Speech-Language, General Cognitive Functioning and Behaviour Problems in Individuals with Williams Syndrome
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Rossi, N. F.; Giacheti, C. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Williams syndrome (WS) phenotype is described as unique and intriguing. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between speech-language abilities, general cognitive functioning and behavioural problems in individuals with WS, considering age effects and speech-language characteristics of WS sub-groups. Methods: The…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Correlation, Speech Skills
Predictors of Self-Injurious Behaviour Exhibited by Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Richman, D. M.; Barnard-Brak, L.; Bosch, A.; Thompson, S.; Grubb, L.; Abby, L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Presence of an autism spectrum disorder is a risk factor for development of self-injurious behaviour (SIB) exhibited by individuals with developmental disorders. The most salient SIB risk factors historically studied within developmental disorders are level of intellectual disability, communication deficits and presence of specific…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Risk, Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries
Indicators of Anxiety and Depression in Women with the Fragile X Premutation: Assessment of a Clinical Sample
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Lachiewicz, A.; Dawson, D.; Spiridigliozzi, G.; Cuccaro, M.; Lachiewicz, M.; McConkie-Rosell, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Current research suggests that depression and anxiety may be common problems in women with the fragile X (FMR1) premutation. Methods: To learn more about this in a clinical setting, we asked 33 women with the FMR1 premutation and 20 women without the FMR1 premutation to complete the Brief Carroll Depression Scale (Brief CDS) and the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Females, Mental Health, Measures (Individuals)
Social Skills and Associated Psychopathology in Children with Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Implications for Interventions
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Shashi, V.; Veerapandiyan, A.; Schoch, K.; Kwapil, T.; Keshavan, M.; Ip, E.; Hooper, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Although distinctive neuropsychological impairments have been delineated in children with chromosome 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS), social skills and social cognition remain less well-characterised. Objective: To examine social skills and social cognition and their relationship with neuropsychological function/behaviour and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Control Groups, Check Lists
A Preliminary Study of Screening for Risk of Autism in Children with Fragile X Syndrome: Testing Two Risk Cut-Offs for the Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
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Scambler, D. J.; Hepburn, S. L.; Hagerman, R. J.; Rogers, S. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Objective: Risk criteria for the Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT) and modified risk criteria (i.e. the Denver Criteria) were compared in a group of children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism. Method: Participants were 17 children aged 2-4 years with DNA confirmation of FXS. Four children had autism and 13 children did not. Results:…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Criteria, Check Lists, Autism
Psychological Well-Being of Mothers of Youth with Fragile X Syndrome: Syndrome Specificity and within-Syndrome Variability
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Lewis, P.; Abbeduto, L.; Murphy, M.; Richmond, E.; Giles, N.; Bruno, L.; Schroeder, S.; Anderson, J.; Orsmond, G. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Research on parental well-being has focused largely on Down syndrome and autism; however, fragile X syndrome is likely to pose different challenges for parents compared with these other diagnostic conditions. Moreover, there is considerable variability among youth with fragile X syndrome; for example, 25% to 33% of affected youth meet…
Descriptors: Well Being, Mothers, Down Syndrome, Autism