Down syndrome (DS) is associated with a variety of cognitive impairments, notably memory
impairments. Due to the high prevalence rates of early-onset dementia associated with DS, it …

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 …

Recent research shows that a significant minority of children with Down's syndrome (DS)
also meet diagnostic criteria for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The present study …

A global developmental delay is expected from Down syndrome, affecting motor, cognitive,
linguistic and personal-social skills. However, not always these delays are proportional; …

Objectives We critically review research findings on the unique changes in brain structure
and cognitive function characteristic of Down syndrome (DS) and summarize the similarities …

Background Sleep problems have an impact on executive functioning in the general
population. While children with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk for sleep problems, the …

The current study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Behavior Rating Inventory of
Executive Function (BRIEF) with children with Down syndrome. Caregivers of 84 children …

Intellectual disability (ID) or intellectual developmental disability (IDD) is one of the
commonest neurodevelopmental disabilities worldwide and is known to affect 2% of the …

Background Improving short-term memory (STM) performance for individuals with Down
syndrome (DS) has been a target of recent clinical trials. Validation of STM outcome …

Research concerned with children and young people who have neurodevelopmental
disabilities (ND) in relation to early language acquisition usually involves comparisons with …