Abstract
General consensus has yet to be reached with regard to the exact cognitive profile of children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The current overview seeks to provide a more comprehensive review of the literature by examining studies that have specifically compared individuals with NF1 to siblings, controls, and/or norms. We also examined results of studies that compared individuals with NF1 with various manifestations to each other. Consistent with previous reviews, no clear cognitive profile emerged; however, greater insight into patterns was obtained. Additionally, future directions for research on NF1 were suggested.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8-20 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Seminars in Pediatric Neurology |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2006 |
Keywords
- children
- cognitive deficts
- learning disabilities
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology