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ea0045p53 | Miscellaneous/other | BSPED2016

Vineland adaptive behaviour scales to identify neurodevelopmental problems in children with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI)

Mohamed Zainaba , Banerjee Indraneel , Michaelidou Maria , Estabanez Maria , Dunne Mark J , Collins Hannah , Rigby Lindsey , Bowden Louise , Rust Stewart , Nicholson Jacqueline

Background: Congenital Hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a disease of severe hypoglycaemia due to insulin hypersecretion, that can be recognised either early or late in childhood. CHI is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. The Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales Second Edition (VABS-II) is a parent-report measure of intellectual and developmental functioning, which could be used to screen children with CHI for impairments.Aims: To investigate reli...