Cri-du-chat

Sigafoos, Jeff; O’Reilly, Mark F.; Lancioni, Giulio E.

doi:10.1080/17518420902975720

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“…In fact, Sigafoos et al [10] suggested how to develop rehabilitation programs, which should include strategies whose efficacy in children or adults with different types of neuromotor delay has already been demonstrated.…”

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Psychomotor Development in Cri du Chat Syndrome: Comparison in Two Italian Cohorts with Different Rehabilitation Methods

Guala

Spunton

Tognon³

et al. 2016

The Scientific World Journal

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The Cri du Chat syndrome (CdC) is a rare genetic disorder caused by variable size deletions of the short arm of chromosome 5 (5p−). It is well known that home-reared patients show better performances as compared to institutionalised cases, and it was reported that continuous educational intervention can ameliorate their performances. To assess the efficacy of educational intervention and to develop new CdC oriented programs of rehabilitation, we compare the results obtained for many developmental skills in two groups of CdC patients undergoing two different rehabilitation programs. Using data on the development of a group of CdC patients obtained by validated Italian translation for the Denver Developmental Screening Test II, we compared a group of 13 patients undergoing an educational program developed for CdC patients, the Mayer Project (MP), with a second group of 15 cases in whom caring was not specifically oriented. A positive impact of the MP was reported by parents, observing an improvement in social skills obtained, even if no significant differences were observed when the items of the Denver Test are studied. The need for personalized care in CdC patients and the choice of different methods to compare the results are also discussed.

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Psychomotor Development in Cri du Chat Syndrome: Comparison in Two Italian Cohorts with Different Rehabilitation Methods

Guala

Spunton

Tognon³

et al. 2016

The Scientific World Journal

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“…Specifically, Lejeune et al described three children with a triad of characteristics that appeared to constitute a new and unique syndrome. Perhaps the most striking characteristic, and the one that gave the syndrome its name, was the distinctive cat-like sound of the children’s cry (Sigafoos et al 2009). This sound has been described as “a distinct high-pitched monochromatic cry at birth,” which is “similar to the mewing of a cat” (Ohr 1998, p. 192).…”

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Educational Priorities for Children with Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

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There are few data on the educational needs of children with cri-du-chat syndrome: a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects learning and development. We therefore designed an Internet survey to identify parents’ educational priorities in relation to children’s level of need/ability. The survey listed 54 skills/behaviors (e.g., toileting, expresses wants and needs, and tantrums) representing 10 adaptive behavior domains (e.g., self-care, communication, and problem behavior). Parents rated their child’s current level of ability/performance with respect to each skill/behavior and indicated the extent to which training/treatment was a priority. Fifty-four surveys were completed during the 3-month data collection period. Parents identified nine high priority skills/behaviors. Results supported the view that parent priorities are often based on the child’s deficits and emergent skills, rather than on child strengths. Implications for educational practice include the need for competence to develop high priority skills/behaviors and the value of assessing children’s deficits and emergent skills to inform the content of individualized education plans.

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Cri-du-chat

Cited by 9 publications

References 7 publications

Psychomotor Development in Cri du Chat Syndrome: Comparison in Two Italian Cohorts with Different Rehabilitation Methods

Psychomotor Development in Cri du Chat Syndrome: Comparison in Two Italian Cohorts with Different Rehabilitation Methods

Educational Priorities for Children with Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

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