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Key articles
Dykens EM, Hodapp RM, Evans DW. Profiles and development of adaptive behavior in children with Down syndrome. Am J Ment Retard. 1994;98:580-7. Abstract
Bull MJ; Committee on Genetics, American Academy of Pediatrics. Health supervision for children with Down syndrome. Pediatrics. 2011;128:393-406.Full text Abstract
Cronk C, Crocker AC, Pueschel SM, et al. Growth charts for children with Down syndrome: 1 month to 18 years of age. Pediatrics. 1988;81:102-10. Abstract
Capone G, Goyal P, Ares W, et al. Neurobehavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2006;142C:158-72. Abstract
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