Down syndrome (DS) is associated with abnormalities in multiple organ systems and a
characteristic phenotype that includes numerous behavioral features. Language, however …

Portrayals of individuals with Williams syndrome (WS), a genetic disorder caused by a
microdeletion of∼ 25 genes on chromosome 7q11. 23, have reached the general public …

Translating cutting-edge research into practical recommendations for assessment and
instruction, this book has helped thousands of readers understand the key role of …

On average, language and communication characteristics of individuals with Down
syndrome (the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability) follow a consistent …

Of the recent advances in education‐related research in Down syndrome, the
characterization of the Down syndrome behavioral phenotype has become a potentially …

The present study investigated whether the type of social reaction (s) experienced by sexual
assault victims varies according to the type of social support provider told about the assault …

Phonological awareness (PA) is the ability to hear and manipulate the smallest units of
sound in our language. It is key to learning to read for typically developing children. Some …

This study investigated the effectiveness of a phonological awareness intervention for 4‐
year‐old children with Down syndrome. Seven children with Down syndrome who attended …

The authors report a short-term reading intervention study involving 15 children with Down
syndrome (DS) who attended mainstream schools. The intervention programme taught …

Reading-related skills of youth with intellectual disability (ID) were compared with those of
typically developing (TD) children of similar verbal ability level. The group with ID scored …