{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Short report: Behavioural characterisation of SOX11 syndrome.
{Author}: Al-Jawahiri R;Stokes L;Smith H;McNeill A;Freeth M;
{Journal}: Res Dev Disabil
{Volume}: 143
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2023 Dec 2
{Factor}: 3
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.ridd.2023.104623
{Abstract}: BACKGROUND: SOX11 syndrome is a rare condition caused by deletions or de novo point mutations of the SOX11 gene. SOX11 is a transcription factor gene that plays an important role in brain development.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the behavioural profiles of individuals with SOX11 syndrome.
METHODS: The Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales 3 (VABS-3) and the Social Responsiveness Scale 2 (SRS-2) were completed by parents of 21 children and young adults with SOX11 syndrome.
RESULTS: Most were found to have borderline (33 %) or mild (39 %) impairment in adaptive behaviour, with more difficulties in communication and daily living than socialisation in the cohort overall. Most (90 %) were found to exhibit clinically relevant levels of autistic traits, with 62 % scoring in the "severe" range, though social motivation was observed to be a relative strength in the cohort overall.
CONCLUSIONS: This study presents the first standardised evaluation of adaptive behaviour and autistic traits of individuals with SOX11 syndrome. This will improve clinicians, educators and parents' understanding of SOX11 syndrome.