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Alfieri, P.; Menghini, D.; Marotta, L.; De Peppo, L.; Ravà, L.; Salvaguardia, F.; Varuzza, C.; Vicari, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: Individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) show a disharmonic linguistic profile with a clear pattern of strengths and weaknesses. Despite their sociable nature, atypical socio-communicative abilities and deficits in communication and relationship with others have been found. Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Genetic Disorders, Language Skills, Interpersonal Communication
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Patterson, T.; Rapsey, C. M.; Glue, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: There is conjecture regarding the profile of cognitive development over time in children with Down syndrome (DS). Characterising this profile would be valuable for the planning and assessment of intervention studies. Method: A systematic search of the literature from 1990 to the present was conducted to identify longitudinal data on…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Down Syndrome, Intervention, Profiles
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Frolli, A.; Piscopo, S.; Conson, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Individuals with fragile-X syndrome exhibit developmental delay, hyperexcitation and social anxiety; they also show lack of attention and hyperactivity. Few studies have investigated whether levels of functioning change with increasing age. Here, we explored developmental changes across adolescence in the cognitive and behavioural…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Genetic Disorders, Developmental Delays, Anxiety
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Sterling, A.; Abbeduto, L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Girls with fragile X syndrome (FXS) have a wide range of cognitive and language abilities. The range of language outcomes experienced by girls with FXS, however, has been relatively unexplored. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine receptive and expressive language, with a focus on vocabulary and syntax, in a group of…
Descriptors: Females, Syntax, Expressive Language, Language Acquisition