Emergence of Compulsive Behavior and Tantrums in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

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Title: Emergence of Compulsive Behavior and Tantrums in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Language: English
Authors: Dimitropoulos, A., Feurer, I. D., Butler, M. G., Thompson, T.
Source: American Journal on Mental Retardation. Jan 2001 106(1):39-51.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2001
Intended Audience: Researchers
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Developmental Stages, Downs Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Predictor Variables, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Young Children
ISSN: 0895-8017
Abstract: Analysis of questionnaires completed by parents of young children with either Prader-Willi syndrome (N=84), Down syndrome (N=56), or typically developing (N=86), found children with Prader-Willi exhibited more compulsions, skin-picking, and tantrums than did the other groups. Discriminant analysis identified two functions (developmental milestones and problematic behavior) that generally predicted group membership. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: EJ627905
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Analysis of questionnaires completed by parents of young children with either Prader-Willi syndrome (N=84), Down syndrome (N=56), or typically developing (N=86), found children with Prader-Willi exhibited more compulsions, skin-picking, and tantrums than did the other groups. Discriminant analysis identified two functions (developmental milestones and problematic behavior) that generally predicted group membership. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
ISSN:0895-8017