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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2025

Behavioral profiles and social relationships in Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome: parent reports on 25 cases.

Nicola Yuill, Camilla Elphick, Jess Marshall, Wendy D Jones, Jane Waite, Hannah Viner

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  1. Revisiting Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome: NovelBalkan medical journal · 2026
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Nicola YuillSchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Pevensey Building, Brighton, BN1 9QH, UK. nicolay@sussex.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2563-2704
Camilla ElphickSchool of Psychology and Counselling, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8482-0863
Jess MarshallSchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Pevensey Building, Brighton, BN1 9QH, UK.
Wendy D JonesNorth East Thames Regional Genetics Service, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4017-3806
Jane WaiteSchool of Psychology, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8676-3070
Hannah VinerSchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Pevensey Building, Brighton, BN1 9QH, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7280-3599

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWiedemann-Steiner syndrome (WSS) is a rare, variable neurodevelopmental condition associated with developmental delay, intellectual disability and congenital abnormalities. There are few investigations into behavioral characteristics. Importantly, parental perspectives are particularly lacking. This study investigated commonalities in the behavioral characteristics through the perspectives of parents' lived experiences.

methodWe conducted in-depth interviews with 25 parents of children with WSS in the United States and United Kingdom, tapping lived experience and specific examples of behavior, relationships and communication. Responses were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

resultsWe report three main themes: intense sociability (confirming questionnaire-based research), intense relationships and executive dysregulation (novel findings). We also found previously unreported sensory sensitivities and cognitive patterns of uneven memory and poor comprehension.

conclusionsThese data direct from parent experience reveal novel commonalities in behavior and relationships in this group. Findings should inform clinical assessment and diagnosis, new research questions and choice of patient-focused outcome measures for clinical interventions. The findings also contribute to improved practice in providing care and support for people with WSS and their families and to guidelines for more tailored education and improved healthcare.

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Intellectual DisabilityAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolDevelopmental DisabilitiesFemaleHumansInfantMaleParentsAutismBehavioral profileGenetic disorders, KMT2ASocial relationshipsWiedemann–Steiner syndrome

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PMCPMC11963677

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