A rare disease and education: Neurofibromatosis type 1 decreases educational attainment.

In conclusion, NF1 is associated with reduced educational attainment and tendency for affected individuals to obtain vocational instead of academic education. Individuals living with NF1, especially those with cancer, developmental disorders or familial NF1, need effective student counselling and learning assistance. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 33368180 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Clin Genet Source Type: research