Self-Injurious Behavior and Prader-Willi Syndrome: Behavioral Forms and Body Locations.
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| Title: | Self-Injurious Behavior and Prader-Willi Syndrome: Behavioral Forms and Body Locations. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Symons, F. J., Butler, M. G., Sanders, M. D., Feurer, I. D., Thompson, T. |
| Source: | American Journal on Mental Retardation. May 1999 104(3):260-269. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 1999 |
| Intended Audience: | Researchers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Congenital Impairments, Genetics, Incidence, Mental Retardation, Self Injurious Behavior, Surveys |
| ISSN: | 0895-8017 |
| Abstract: | A survey of the families of 62 persons with Prader-Willi syndrome examined the prevalence, topographies, and specific body locations of self-injurious behaviors. Self-injury was reported for 81% of the participants. Skin-picking was the most prevalent form with the front of the legs and head being disproportionately targeted. Incidence also varied by the syndrome's genetic cause. (Author/DB) |
| Entry Date: | 20000101 |
| Accession Number: | EJ591289 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A survey of the families of 62 persons with Prader-Willi syndrome examined the prevalence, topographies, and specific body locations of self-injurious behaviors. Self-injury was reported for 81% of the participants. Skin-picking was the most prevalent form with the front of the legs and head being disproportionately targeted. Incidence also varied by the syndrome's genetic cause. (Author/DB) |
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| ISSN: | 0895-8017 |
