Characterization of behavior profile and social competence of individuals with the del22q11.2 syndrome

Abstract:

PURPOSE:

to characterize the behavioral problems and social competence of individuals with del22q11.2 syndrome and compare them with typically developing individuals, according to information from parents.

METHODS:

participated in this study 24 parents of individuals of both sexes between 6 and 18 years, being 12 individuals with the syndrome del22q11.2 (sample group) and 12 individuals with typically developing (control group). The behavioral inventory "Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)" was applied.

RESULTS:

eight of the twelve patients with the syndrome were classified as "clinical" as the scales of behavior and Internalizing Problems. Five of the twelve individuals of sample group were "clinical" as the scales of behavior and Externalizing Problems. The skills of social competence, ten of the twelve individuals sample group were "clinical".

CONCLUSION:

individuals with the diagnostic of the del22q11.2 syndrome, according with opinion their parents present behavioral and social problems in different degrees of commitment. Comparing the groups, was observed statistically significant differences in variables of externalizing and internalizing behaviors. Therefore, we conclude that the sample group presents more abnormal behavior compared to the control group.

Keywords:
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences; Behavior; Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Social Behavior Disorders; DiGeorge Syndrome