title: Adaptive behavior in the fragile X syndrome: profile and development.
abstract: In this study we present data on the adaptive behavior profile and on the development of adaptive functioning in 39 fragile X [fra(X)] males, age 4-26 years. Social adaptability is relatively well developed as compared to cognitive level and especially self-help skills continue to grow with age despite a stagnation in intellectual growth.
authors.affiliation: Hondsberg Research Department, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Wiegers
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Curfs
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Vermeer
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Fryns
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005600:Fragile X Syndrome / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012917:Social Adjustment