Most people with PWS have mild intellectual disabilities (mean IQ 60-65), with approximately 20% having IQ > 70 and about 22% having IQ < 50.

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.

14 нояб. 2024 г. · This is called cognitive impairment. Even children and adults without cognitive impairment may have learning disabilities.

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition usually caused by a chance defect to chromosome 15 at the point of conception.

Learning difficulties and a delay in development Most people with Prader-Willi syndrome have mild to moderate learning difficulties with a low IQ.

Educational Implications Some students with Prader-Willi Syndrome have learning disabilities that may include issues with attention, short-term memory, reading ...

In summary, we found that patients with Prader-Willi syndrome have profound learning disabilities and cognitive deficits, greater than expected for their IQ.

40% of individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome have a mild intellectual disability and around 20% have a moderate intellectual disability.

Mild to moderate intellectual impairment and behavioral problems are also typical of the disorder. Often, affected individuals have a narrow forehead ... Smith–Magenis syndrome · Andrea Prader · Eugenia Martínez Vallejo · Group home