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Personality development and familial dysautonomia

D Clayson, W Welton, F B Axelrod

    Pediatrics
    |February 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Familial dysautonomia (FD) patients show neurotic personality traits and arrested psychological development, but not increased severe psychopathology. Cognitive impairments and lapses in judgment are noted, with treatment recommendations provided.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Genetics
    • Developmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Familial dysautonomia (FD) is a rare genetic disorder.
    • Understanding the psychological impact of FD is crucial for patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Establish baseline personality traits in FD patients.
    • Determine the frequency of psychopathology in FD.
    • Describe cognitive and developmental aspects of FD.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 50 patients with familial dysautonomia (FD).
    • Assessed personality and psychopathology across age groups (6-28 years).

    Main Results:

    • FD patients consistently exhibit neurotic personality patterns.
    • No increased incidence of severe psychopathology compared to the general population.
    • Observed arrested psychological development and periodic lapses in judgment.

    Conclusions:

    • FD is associated with specific personality and developmental patterns.
    • Cognitive function impairment is present in FD.
    • Treatment strategies should address these psychological and cognitive aspects.

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