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What could happen if the genetic diagnosis is not made or delayed?
What could happen if the genetic diagnosis is not made or delayed?
- The developing brain may lose the 'window of opportunity' for explicit support. (correct)
- Individuals may function at an even higher level.
- The physical characteristics may become more noticeable.
- The cognitive deficits may disappear on their own.
Why is it important to focus on the neurocognitive underpinnings of behavior?
Why is it important to focus on the neurocognitive underpinnings of behavior?
- Behavioral problems may arise from different information processing deficits. (correct)
- Behavioral problems are easier to resolve than cognitive deficits.
- Cognitive deficits always lead to behavioral problems later in life.
- Cognitive deficits have no impact on behavioral problems.
What technological advancement has improved the detection of genetic variations in unborn children?
What technological advancement has improved the detection of genetic variations in unborn children?
- X-ray imaging
- Physical examination of the fetus
- Screening maternal blood (correct)
- Ultrasound technology
What does the text suggest about early screening for neurobehavioral problems in young children with SCT?
What does the text suggest about early screening for neurobehavioral problems in young children with SCT?
What does the text imply about the development of neurocognitive mechanisms in early childhood?
What does the text imply about the development of neurocognitive mechanisms in early childhood?
Why is knowledge about the development of children with SCT important?
Why is knowledge about the development of children with SCT important?
What is the estimated prevalence of sex chromosome trisomies (SCT) in live births?
What is the estimated prevalence of sex chromosome trisomies (SCT) in live births?
Why are individuals with SCT often underdiagnosed?
Why are individuals with SCT often underdiagnosed?
What genetic variations can lead to Klinefelter syndrome and XYY syndrome?
What genetic variations can lead to Klinefelter syndrome and XYY syndrome?
Why may up to 75% of individuals with SCT never be diagnosed?
Why may up to 75% of individuals with SCT never be diagnosed?
What is the cause of chromosome trisomies like sex chromosome trisomies (SCT)?
What is the cause of chromosome trisomies like sex chromosome trisomies (SCT)?
What is one reason for the underdiagnosis of individuals with SCT?
What is one reason for the underdiagnosis of individuals with SCT?
