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Genetic Syndromes Associated with Intellectual Disabilities

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Intellectual disability, formerly referred to as mental retardation, is defined by significant limitations in cognitive functioning and the ability to adapt to the demands of daily life and an onset before the age of 18 years [1].

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Preparation of this chapter was supported by NIH grants R01 HD024356, R01 HD054764, and P30 HD003352.

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    Leonard Abbeduto

  2. Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 53705, USA

    Andrea McDuffie

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    Carol L. Armstrong

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    Lisa Morrow

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Abbeduto, L., McDuffie, A. (2010). Genetic Syndromes Associated with Intellectual Disabilities. In: Armstrong, C., Morrow, L. (eds) Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1364-7_11

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