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Speech, language and hearing in neurofibromatosis type 1

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder affecting around one in 3000 live births. While the physical characteristics of NF1 have been well documented, information on communication disorders is scarce. The purpose of this study is to explore the nature and the frequence of eventual communciation problems in individuals with NF1 using objective methods.

Date:1 Oct 2007 →  30 Sep 2011
Keywords:genetic syndromes, speech and language, communication disorders, neurofibromatosis, hearing
Disciplines:Laboratory medicine, Medical systems biology, Otorhinolaryngology, Molecular and cell biology, Speech, language and hearing sciences