Narrowing the Genetic Causes of Language Dysfunction in the 1q21.1 Microduplication Syndrome

• Main Authors: Antonio Benítez-Burraco (Author), Montserrat Barcos-Martínez (Author), Isabel Espejo-Portero (Author), Maite Fernández-Urquiza (Author), Raúl Torres-Ruiz (Author), Sandra Rodríguez-Perales (Author), Ma Salud Jiménez-Romero (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The chromosome 1q21.1 duplication syndrome (OMIM# 612475) is characterized by head anomalies, mild facial dysmorphisms, and cognitive problems, including autistic features, mental retardation, developmental delay, and learning disabilities. Speech and language development are sometimes impaired, but...