[Behavioural phenotypes in Prader-Willi syndrome].
BACKGROUND
The behavioural phenotype of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is defined by a neurological profile and a characteristic pattern of behavioural disorders which include cognitive deficits, learning difficulties and behavioural problems, which increase with age, both in number and gravity.


METHODS
We review the behavioural phenotype of the cases of PWS in the Valencian Community, together with their peculiar behaviours, and analyse how these generate family and social problems.


CONCLUSIONS
The description of a peculiar behaviour opens up new horizons when understanding and treating PWS, both from a pharmacological and neuropsychological perspective.
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Asociación del Síndrome Prader-Willi, Valdemorillo, España.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001519:Behavior; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010641:Phenotype; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*