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Social responsiveness and competence in Prader–Willi syndrome: direct comparison to autism spectrum disorder

Dimitropoulos, Anastasia, Ho, Alan, Feldman, Benjamin·2013·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by hyperphagia and food preoccupations, is caused by the absence of expression of the paternally active genes in the proximal arm of chromosome 15. Although maladaptive behavior and the cognitive profile in PWS have been well characterized, social functioning has only more recently been systematically examined. Findings to date indicate the social impairment exhibited may reflect specific difficulty interpreting and using social information effectively. In addition, evidence suggests that there is an increased risk of social deficits in people with the maternally-derived uniparental disomy (mUPD) subtype of PWS in comparison to those with 15q11-13 paternal deletion (DEL). Using the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) and the Social Competence Inventory, our goal was to compare social functioning in PWS to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants with mUPD scored similarly to the ASD group across most SRS domains. All groups had difficulty with social competence, although the DEL group scored highest on prosocial behavior. Findings suggest further characterization of social behavior in PWS is necessary to aid in advancing the understanding of the contributions of genes in the 15q11-13 critical region to ASD susceptibility, particularly with respect to the overexpression of maternally expressed genes in this region, as well as aiding in awareness and development/implementation of interventions.

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  • As in ASD, individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome have difficulty with social competence, are aloof and avoid eye contact.

    “For example, as in ASD, individuals with PWS have difficulty with social competence (Dimitropoulos et al., 2013), are aloof and avoid eye contact (Dimitropoulos et al., 2009).”

    From Oxytocin and vasopressin systems in genetic syndromes and neurodevelopmental disorders (2014) · cites this paper as Dimitropoulos et al., 2013

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Authors
Dimitropoulos, A., Ho, A., & Feldman, B.
Affiliations
Case Western Reserve University (US)
Corresponding author
Dimitropoulos, Anastasia
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Published
2012-05-11
Volume
43
Issue
1
Pages
103-113
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
OpenAlex
W2052941943
Cited by
77
References
63
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Williams Syndrome Research
Keywords
Prader-Willi syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, social responsiveness, social competence, 15q11-13, uniparental disomy, paternal deletion, Social Responsiveness Scale, prosocial behavior, social dysfunction, maternally expressed genes
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Child, Child Development Disorders, Pervasive, Female, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Psychological Tests, Severity of Illness Index, Social Adjustment, Social Behavior, Young Adult

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