Adaptive behavior of 4- through 8-year-old children with Williams syndrome. Am J Ment Retard 2001 Jan;106(1):82-93
Date
03/15/2001Pubmed ID
11246716DOI
10.1352/0895-8017(2001)106<0082:ABOTYO>2.0.CO;2Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0035111546 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 69 CitationsAbstract
The adaptive behavior of forty-one 4- through 8-year-olds with Williams syndrome was assessed using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Interview Edition. Based on the cognitive and personality profiles characteristic of children with this syndrome, we predicted that the domains of Socialization and Communication would be relative strengths, whereas Daily Living Skills and Motor Skills would be relative weaknesses. We also expected that Socialization Skills would be more advanced than Communication skills, and that within the Socialization domain, interpersonal skills would be stronger than play/leisure or coping skills. All predictions were confirmed. Adaptive behavior standard score was not related to CA. The children earned similar overall standard scores on the Vineland and the Differential Ability Scales. Interrelations among adaptive behavior, cognitive abilities, and personality characteristics are discussed.
Author List
Mervis CB, Klein-Tasman BP, Mastin MEAuthor
Bonita Klein-Tasman BA,MA,PhD Professor in the Psychology department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Activities of Daily LivingAdaptation, Psychological
Child
Child, Preschool
Cognition Disorders
Communication
Female
Humans
Male
Motor Skills Disorders
Psychological Tests
Severity of Illness Index
Socialization
Williams Syndrome
