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How to Address Challenging Behaviors Webinar

the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation USA
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Approximately just under half of all individuals with CdLS display symptoms of ASD. The three core characteristics of ASD include: Poor or unusual social interaction skills,  Delayed development or difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication (e.g. gestures, pointing, showing, etc) and the presence of repetitive behavior.

Recommendation(s)

Social functioning including ASDs

R56
A clinical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be considered in all individuals with CdLS throughout life, taking into account atypical presentations.
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R57: In addition to standardised ASD diagnostic tools, fine-grained observations should be carried out to accurately define the profile of social functioning in an individual with CdLS.
R58
ASD-specific interventions should be considered in all individuals with CdLS in combination with approaches that consider the broader social functioning profile of the syndrome.