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[Cognitive and psychological profiles in dysmorphic syndromes]
1INPE Università di Pisa, IRCCS Stella Maris, Calambrone, Italia.
Summary
This study analyzed cognitive and psychological profiles in 83 children with congenital malformation syndromes. Most patients exhibited cognitive deficits, with varied linguistic and practo-gnosic impairments, impacting personality structures.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Neuropsychology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Context:
- Congenital malformation syndromes present diverse challenges for child neuropsychiatrists.
- Parents seek information on cognitive and psychological prognoses for affected children.
- Recent attention on recognizable malformation patterns due to declining infectious diseases.
Purpose:
- To investigate the cognitive and psychological profiles of patients with specific malformation syndromes.
- To identify patterns of cognitive deficits, linguistic impairments, and practo-gnosic difficulties.
- To characterize personality structures and communicative abilities in these patient groups.
Summary:
- Eighty-three patients with Sotos, Williams, Cohen, Cornelia De Lange, and Rubinstein-Taybi syndromes were studied.
- 70/83 patients displayed cognitive deficits, ranging from mild-moderate to moderate-severe.
- Linguistic deficits were noted in Sotos, Cornelia De Lange, and Rubinstein-Taybi syndromes; practo-gnosic deficits in Williams and Cohen syndromes.
- Personality profiles showed immaturity and anxiety, with distinct neurotic traits in Williams syndrome patients.
- All patients demonstrated good communicative abilities despite other deficits.
Impact:
- Provides crucial data for understanding the neuropsychological outcomes of specific congenital malformation syndromes.
- Informs clinical practice regarding diagnosis, intervention, and parental counseling.
- Highlights the heterogeneity of cognitive and psychological profiles within these syndromes, aiding targeted support.