Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) commonly possess unique neurocognitive and
neurobehavioral profiles that emerge within specific developmental periods. These profiles …

Psychiatric and neurological disorders have historically provided key insights into the
structure-function relationships that subserve human social cognition and behavior …

Social behavior is a basic behavior mediated by multiple brain regions and neural circuits,
and is crucial for the survival and development of animals and humans. Two …

Executive functions are a set of high cognitive abilities that control and regulate other
functions and behaviors and are crucial for successful adaptation. Deficits in executive …

The genetic disorder Williams syndrome (WS) is associated with a propulsion towards social
stimuli and interactions with people. In contrast, the neuro-developmental disorder autism is …

BACKGROUND:: Users of±3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA),“ecstasy,” report
that the drug produces unusual psychological effects, including increased empathy and …

The neuro-developmental disorders of Williams syndrome (WS) and autism can reveal key
components of social cognition. Eye-tracking techniques were applied in two tasks exploring …

Abstract Background Autism and Williams syndrome (WS) are neuro‐developmental
disorders associated with distinct social phenotypes. While individuals with autism show a …

Lucy Henry Page 1 The Developmentof Working Memory in Children Lucy Henry The
Development of W orking Memory in Children Henry Page 2 The Development of Working …

Core executive functions (EF) such as attention, and working memory have been strongly
associated with academic achievement, language development and behavioral stability. In …