Minor physical anomalies and behavior in children: A review
- 1 December 1983
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- Vol. 13 (4) , 411-425
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01531589
Abstract
The recent literature concerning minor physical anomalies (MPA) and their relation to behavior is reviewed. Research seems to indicate that for males there is considerable consistency in the results but the finding with females is tenuous at best. It appears that a high number of MPA are evident in several pathological groups of boys, as compared with normal controls. In addition, there is a suggestion that MPA are correlated with severity of hyperactivity, IQ, and school achievement. Furthermore, there is also a relationship between a high number of MPA and obstetrical complications. The etiology of MPA and their utility in predicting pathological behavior is discussed.Keywords
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