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Visootsak, J.; Hess, B.; Bakeman, R.; Adamson, L. B. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Down syndrome (DS, OMIM #190685) is the most commonly identified genetic form of intellectual disability with congenital heart defect (CHD) occurring in 50% of cases. With advances in surgical techniques and an increasing lifespan, this has necessitated a greater understanding of the neurodevelopmental consequences of CHDs. Herein, we…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Heart Disorders, Mental Retardation, Language Acquisition