Behavioral & Cognitive Aspects of Genetic Mental Retardation Syndromes
presented by Brenda Finucane , Ph.D, Elwyn Institute, Elwyn PA
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Release date: September 1, 2005
Expiration date: December 31, 2008

Target Audience: Adolescent Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neonatologists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Nurse Practitioners, Orthopaedics, Pediatricians, Perinatologists, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Trauma

Course Description: As a speaker at the Annual David Baker Pediatric Lecture Series, Ms Finucane discusses behavioral and cognitive manifestations of specific genetic mental retardation syndromes. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Recognize the behavioral and cognitive manifestations of specific geneticmental retardation syndromes, including fragile X syndrome.

• Describe the practical importance for families and professionals of determining the underlying etiology of mental retardation.

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)