Discrepancies in parent and teacher ratings of social-behavioral functioning of children with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: implications for assessment.

[22q11.2 deletion syndrome]

Children with 22 q 11 .2 deletion syndrome exhibit high rates of social-behavioral problems , particularly in the internalizing domain , indicating an area in need of intervention . The current investigation was designed to obtain information regarding parent and teacher ratings of the social-emotional behavior of children with 22 q 11 DS . Using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL ), the sample included 67 children with 22 q 11 DS and 59 control subjects . Results indicated significant differences in social-behavioral functioning of children with 22 q 11 DS , as compared to a control group , based on rater type . Specifically , parents reported more difficulties with internalizing problems , withdrawal , and social problems in children with 22 q 11 DS . In contrast , teachers perceived few differences between children with 22 q 11 DS and unaffected children . Correlational analyses indicated weak concordance between parent and teacher reports , with no significant correlations on any of three summary scales . The findings support the use of multiple methods of assessment and multiple informants when collecting information regarding the social-behavioral functioning of children with 22 q 11 DS , and that interpretations based on only one informant /setting need to be made cautiously .

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22q11.2 deletion syndrome

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