Cognitive performance of children with spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review

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Graziela Jorge Polido · Universidade Brasil

Mariana Mangini Vaz de Miranda · Universidade de São Paulo

Nelson Carvas · Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual

Rodrigo de Holanda Mendonça · Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Fátima Aparecida Caromano · Universidade Brasil

Umbertina Conti Reed · Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Edmar Zanoteli

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The severity of motor impairment may be related to cognitive outcomes: studies that included a higher number/percentage of children with SMA type I found cognitive impairment. The establishment of gold-standard protocols is necessary. Further studies should compare the cognitive outcomes of subjects with SMA types I to IV.

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Published in: Dementia & Neuropsychologia

Volume 13, Issue 4, pp. 436-443

DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642018dn13-040011

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Cognitive performance of children with spinal muscular atrophy: A systematic review

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