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Peer reviewedCeci, Stephen J.; Baker, Jacquelyn G. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1989
The article reports research supporting a view which sees learning disabilities as resulting from the interplay between a poorly elaborated knowledge base (especially in language related domains), the biologically determined efficiencies of such processes as encoding, and the physical and social meaning attached to performance (i.e. the context).…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level
Peer reviewedOzonoff, Sally; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
This study provides support for a potential subclinical marker in the executive function domain of siblings (n=18, ages 8-18) of autistic individuals, compared to learning-disabled controls. No group differences in theory-of-mind abilities were found. The need to develop more sensitive measures is discussed. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Autism, Biological Influences, Cognitive Processes, Etiology
Download full textNational Inst. of Child Health and Human Development (NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 2000
This report provides an overview of the scientific missions, research and research training funding trends, strategic planning initiatives, and research highlights for each Child Development and Behavior Branch (CDBB) research program for the years 1995-1999. CDBB develops scientific initiatives and supports research and research training relevant…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Biological Influences, Child Development, Cognitive Development
