A description of adaptive and maladaptive behaviour in children and adolescents with Cri-du-chat syndrome.

摘要: Background  Psychological tests can be useful to record adaptive and maladaptive behaviours of children with intellectual disability. The objective this study was describe the behaviour adolescents Cri-du-chat syndrome. Methods  sample consisted 10 syndrome (mean chronological age = 11.3 years, mean mental age = 18 months). developmental quotient calculated through Psychoeducational Profile – Revised. An observational protocol used behaviours. Results  number observed different among participants. However, all them had high rates behaviours, such as rule-following. Conclusions  These results, though preliminary, justify that we continue think about need for psychoeducational interventions aimed at stimulating repertoire in people syndrome.