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Thompson, Travis; Butler, Merlin G.; MacLean, William E., Jr.; Joseph, Beth – Peabody Journal of Education, 1996
Reviews the behavioral, cognitive, and other psychological features of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), exploring their relationships to known genetic mechanisms. PWS is a genetic developmental disability characterized by a group of specific behavioral features, including an insatiable appetite. The article briefly touches on PWS-related research at…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Adults, Behavior Disorders