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Direct linkDykens, Elisabeth M.; Roof, Elizabeth; Bittel, Douglas; Butler, Merlin G. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2011
Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by intellectual disabilities, growth hormone dysregulation, hyperphagia, increased risks of morbid obesity, compulsive behaviors, and irritability. As aberrant serotonergic functioning is strongly implicated in PWS, we examined associations between the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Obesity, Mental Retardation, Intelligence Quotient
Peer reviewedThompson, 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
