Cognition in adults with Williams syndrome —A 20‐year follow‐up study

ConclusionsIn adults with WBS, the course of cognition is uneven across the cognitive profile. Their verbal functions both develop and deteriorate earlier than performance/nonverbal functions. Frequent somatic co ‐morbidities may increase risk to shortened life span.

Source: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine - April 28, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Oili Sauna ‐aho, Nina Bjelogrlic‐Laakso, Auli Sirén, Virpi Kangasmäki, Maria Arvio Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research