Down syndrome: Cognitive and behavioral functioning across the lifespan
J Grieco, M Pulsifer, K Seligsohn… - American Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) commonly possess unique neurocognitive and
neurobehavioral profiles that emerge within specific developmental periods. These profiles …
neurobehavioral profiles that emerge within specific developmental periods. These profiles …
Executive function in Down syndrome: A meta-analysis
AS Tungate, FA Conners - Research in developmental disabilities, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Executive function (EF) refers to a set of cognitive processes involved in goal-
oriented behavior—especially inhibition, attention shifting, and working memory. EF has …
oriented behavior—especially inhibition, attention shifting, and working memory. EF has …
Assessment of executive functioning using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF)
Abstract The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) was one of the first
attempts to measure executive function via self-and informant reports of everyday …
attempts to measure executive function via self-and informant reports of everyday …
Profiles of everyday executive functioning in young children with Down syndrome
We investigated executive functioning (EF) in children with Down syndrome (DS; n= 25) and
typically developing (TD) children matched for mental age (MA; n= 23) using the Behavior …
typically developing (TD) children matched for mental age (MA; n= 23) using the Behavior …
Outcome measures for clinical trials in Down syndrome
Increasingly individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down
syndrome, are being targeted for clinical trials. However, a challenge exists in effectively …
syndrome, are being targeted for clinical trials. However, a challenge exists in effectively …
Computerized memory training leads to sustained improvement in visuospatial short-term memory skills in children with Down syndrome
SJ Bennett, J Holmes… - American journal on …, 2013 - meridian.allenpress.com
This study evaluated the impact of a computerized visuospatial memory training intervention
on the memory and behavioral skills of children with Down syndrome. Teaching assistants …
on the memory and behavioral skills of children with Down syndrome. Teaching assistants …
Adaptive behaviour, executive function and employment in adults with Down syndrome
Abstract Background Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) demonstrate difficulties with
aspects of executive function (EF) and adaptive behaviour across the lifespan. There is a …
aspects of executive function (EF) and adaptive behaviour across the lifespan. There is a …
A cross‐sectional analysis of executive function in Down syndrome from 2 to 35 years
SJ Loveall, FA Conners, AS Tungate… - Journal of …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background Previous research has indicated a unique profile of executive function (EF) in
children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). However, there is a paucity of research …
children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). However, there is a paucity of research …
Assessment of cognitive scales to examine memory, executive function and language in individuals with Down syndrome: implications of a 6-month observational …
X Liogier d'Ardhuy, JO Edgin, C Bouis… - Frontiers in Behavioral …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Down syndrome (DS) is the most commonly identifiable genetic form of intellectual disability.
Individuals with DS have considerable deficits in intellectual functioning (ie, low intellectual …
Individuals with DS have considerable deficits in intellectual functioning (ie, low intellectual …
Executive function and academic achievement in primary–grade students with Down syndrome
Background Executive function (EF) plays a critical role in academic outcomes in typically
developing children, but the contribution of EF to academic performance in Down syndrome …
developing children, but the contribution of EF to academic performance in Down syndrome …