Publications by authors named "May V Albee"

Article Synopsis
  • Youth with neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) often show high rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), making accurate diagnosis crucial for appropriate support services.
  • A study assessed 34 NF1 youth using various methods, revealing significant variability in ASD classification; for instance, classification rates ranged from 32% to less than 6% depending on criteria used.
  • The analysis indicated that those suspected of having ADHD exhibited greater social challenges linked to ASD symptoms, emphasizing the need for thorough diagnostic approaches to tailor interventions effectively.
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Purpose: Children with cancer experience low quality of life (QOL), yet heterogeneity underscores a need to understand how risk and resilience factors interact. This study evaluated if family functioning relates to QOL differentially depending on diagnosis and treatment intensity.

Methods: Participants included children (ages 8-14) who completed treatment within six months for either brain tumor (BT;  = 42) or non-central nervous system solid tumor (ST;  = 29).

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