Learning Disabilities in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-20-12-4

Keywords:

Specific Leaning Disabilities, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, General Learning Disability

Abstract

The frequency of specific leaning disabilities (SLD) in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) was determined in a cohort of 81 patients (43 males, 38 females; mean age 11 years 6 months; age range 8-16) followed at Children's Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia.

Published

2006-12-01

Issue

Section

Learning and Cognitive Disorders