A Description of Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviour in Children and Adolescents with Cri-du-Chat Syndrome
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| Title: | A Description of Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviour in Children and Adolescents with Cri-du-Chat Syndrome |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Teixeira, M. C. T. V., Emerich, D. R., Orsati, F. T. |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Feb 2011 55(2):132-137. |
| Availability: | Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Severe Mental Retardation, Adolescents, Genetic Disorders, Behavior Problems, Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Observation, Intervention |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2010.01377.x |
| ISSN: | 0964-2633 |
| Abstract: | Background: Psychological tests can be useful to record adaptive and maladaptive behaviours of children with intellectual disability. The objective of this study was to describe the adaptive and maladaptive behaviour of children and adolescents with Cri-du-chat syndrome. Methods: The sample consisted of 10 children and adolescents with Cri-du-chat syndrome (mean chronological age = 11.3 years, mean mental age = 18 months). The developmental quotient was calculated through the Psychoeducational Profile-Revised. An observational protocol was used to record adaptive and maladaptive behaviours. Results: The number of maladaptive behaviours observed was different among participants. However, all of them had high rates of adaptive behaviours, such as rule-following. Conclusions: These results, though preliminary, justify that we continue to think about the need for psychoeducational interventions aimed at stimulating the repertoire of adaptive behaviours, in people with Cri-du-chat syndrome. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 22 |
| Entry Date: | 2011 |
| Accession Number: | EJ927738 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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