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Behavioral phenotype in children with Turner syndrome
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Girls with Turner syndrome (TS) exhibit lower social competence and more behavioral issues, including attention deficits. Specific genetic factors and height correlate with these challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Developmental Psychology
- Genetics
Background:
- Turner syndrome (TS) affects girls and can impact development.
- Understanding behavioral and social differences in TS is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare behavioral and social competence in girls with TS versus age-matched controls.
- To identify factors associated with behavioral problems in TS.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for 103 girls with TS and 52 controls (ages 7-13).
- Data collected at baseline for a Canadian national study on growth hormone therapy in TS.
Main Results:
- Girls with TS showed significantly lower Total Social Competence (p < .0001).
- Girls with TS exhibited significantly higher Total Behavior Problems (p < .05), Social (p < .0001), and Attention Problems (p < .001) scores.
- TS girls were perceived as more immature, hyperactive, nervous, with poorer peer relations, schooling difficulties, and concentration issues.
Conclusions:
- Girls with TS face distinct social and behavioral challenges compared to typically developing peers.
- Height correlated with social competence in TS.
- Specific X chromosome abnormalities were linked to increased behavioral problems in TS.