Speech and language in Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome: a case report.
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS) is an X-linked disorder caused by a mutation of the glypican-3 gene. The physical characteristics associated with SGBS have been documented in several papers, but information on the behavioral phenotype is scarce. We report on the speech and language characteristics in an 8 year-old-boy with SGBS. The boy performed very well on formal language tests but he also demonstrated poor pragmatic skills. Speech was characterized by a distorted articulation, distorted resonance, fluency failures, and a stereotype prosody. Many more case descriptions are necessary to delineate the full range of the behavioral phenotype of SGBS.
Van Borsel
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Department of Ear, Nose, & Throat, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. john.vanborsel@ugent.be
Baudonck
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Verhaaren
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Van Lierde
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D002648:Child; D040181:Genetic Diseases, X-Linked; D005824:Genetics, Behavioral; D053673:Glypicans / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders; D008297:Male; D013064:Speech Disorders; D013577:Syndrome
D053673:Glypicans