Analysis of behavioral problem in Williams syndrome children.

CHEN Wei-jun; JI Chai.

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2013, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (12) : 1309-1312.

Analysis of behavioral problem in Williams syndrome children.

CHEN Wei-jun,JI Chai.

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Objective To investigate the behavioral problems in Williams syndrome children and provide basis for forepart psychology intervene. Methods From August 2011 to December 2012,applying Conners Parents Symptom Questionnaire,17 cases of Williams Syndromes children and 25 normal children were compaired to assess behavioral problems. Results Comparing to normal children,the incidence of behavioral problems were significantly higher in WS children,and scores of each scale were higher than normal children with significant difference(P<0.05);but no difference between the different ages(3-8Y、9-14Y) and genders. Conclusion Williams syndrome children often accompanied by a variety of behavioral problems,attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common.The incidence of behavioral problems does not increased with age.

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Williams syndrome / behavioral problems / Conners Parents Symptom Questionnaire

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CHEN Wei-jun,JI Chai.. Analysis of behavioral problem in Williams syndrome children.[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2013, 21(12): 1309-1312

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