In this article, we first present a summary of the general assumptions about Down syndrome
(DS) still to be found in the literature. We go on to show how new research has modified …

In order to understand how language abilities emerge in typically and atypically developing
infants and toddlers, it is important to embrace complexity in development. In this paper, we …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and is
associated with a high rate of autism diagnosis. Language delays have been noted in the …

The present study aimed to present how eye-tracking is employed in special education.
While presenting the use of eye-tracking technology, the research considered some eye …

Background Relatively little is known about social cognition in people with intellectual
disability (ID), and how this may support understanding of co-occurring autism. A limitation of …

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show certain characteristics in
visual attention. These may generate differences with non-autistic children in the integration …

Typically-developing (TD) infants can construct unified cross-modal percepts, such as a
speaking face, by integrating auditory-visual (AV) information. This skill is a key building …

Purpose To verify indicators of cognitive development, receptive language skills and
adaptive behavioral patterns in toddlers with Williams syndrome (WS). Methods The sample …

The aim of this chapter is not just to present a selection of literature on early development in
Down syndrome (DS), but also to integrate findings from across disciplines within an …

Background Visual speech cues influence different aspects of language acquisition.
However, whether developmental language disorders may be associated with atypical …