This review critically examines the research findings which characterize the cognitive,
behavioral, and neuroanatomical features of Williams syndrome (WS). This article analyzes …

Neuroconstructivism is a theoretical framework focusing on the construction of
representations in the develo** brain. Cognitive development is explained as emerging …

It is with renewed appreciation for the size of the task that I come to writing the present
chapter. The number of special issues of journals dedicated to im/politeness these days …

Purpose In this article, the authors present a tutorial on the use of developmental trajectories
for studying language and cognitive impairments in developmental disorders and compare …

What are the processes, from conception to adulthood, that enable a single cell to grow into
a sentient adult? The processes that occur along the way are so complex that any attempt to …

Universal Grammar (UG) is a suspect concept. There is little agreement on what exactly is in
it; and the empirical evidence for it is very weak. This paper critically examines a variety of …

Williams syndrome has been variably termed Williams–Beuren syndrome, idiopathic
hypercalcemia, and supravalvar aortic stenosis syndrome. It is estimated to occur in …

Background: The social communication strength of individuals with Williams syndrome
described by some researchers contrasts with the picture of social difficulties painted by …

It is often assumed that similar domain-specific behavioural impairments found in cases of
adult brain damage and developmental disorders correspond to similar underlying causes …

Background: Face processing in Williams syndrome (WS) has been a topic of heated debate
over the past decade. Initial claims about a normally develo** ('intact') face‐processing …