Intelligence and development in Aarskog syndrome

Arch Dis Child. 1998 Oct;79(4):359-60. doi: 10.1136/adc.79.4.359.

Abstract

Aim: To test the hypothesis that overall intelligence quotient (IQ) is decreased in patients with Aarskog syndrome.

Methods: 21 boys under 17 years of age with a confirmed clinical diagnosis of Aarskog syndrome were assessed using the Griffiths mental development scales and the British ability scales.

Results: IQ ranged from 68 to 128 and followed a normal distribution.

Conclusion: This study does not support the hypothesis that Aarskog syndrome is associated with a lowering of mean IQ.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Facies*
  • Genitalia, Male / abnormalities*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intellectual Disability / complications*
  • Intellectual Disability / diagnosis
  • Intelligence Tests
  • Intelligence*
  • Male
  • Syndrome