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  • Pediatric neurology
  • Teratology

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  • Valproate exposure in utero is linked to impaired child intelligence.
  • Previous research has not specifically examined intelligence in children with Fetal Valproate Syndrome (FVS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess intellectual abilities in children diagnosed with Fetal Valproate Syndrome (FVS).
  • To compare cognitive performance in FVS individuals against a normative group.
  • To analyze the prevalence of intellectual disability within the FVS population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional observational study design.
  • Recruitment of individuals with a clinical FVS diagnosis.
  • Standardized intellectual ability assessments and comparison to a normative group.
  • Analysis of mean differences and prevalence of scores below average.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with FVS showed a mean full-scale IQ 19 points lower than expected.
  • 26% of FVS individuals had IQ scores below 70 (intellectual disability).
  • Significant deficits were observed in verbal comprehension, working memory, and processing speed.
  • Verbal comprehension was disproportionately lower in 61% of cases.
  • 74% of individuals required educational intervention.
  • No significant IQ differences based on valproate dose, therapy type, or major congenital malformations.

Conclusions:

  • Intellectual difficulties are a central and severe feature of FVS.
  • FVS individuals with characteristic facial features are at high risk for cognitive impairment.
  • Cognitive deficits in FVS are present regardless of valproate dose or malformations.