Thesis
An examination of the memory profile of children with Down syndrome
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
04 Jun 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/98f5-ek62
Abstract
Down syndrome (DS), the most common form of intellectual disability with a known genetic etiology, is associated with significant memory deficits beyond overall global impairment. Although a number of studies have examined memory abilities in adults and teens with DS, very few studies have examined memory abilities in children with DS. Additionally, research has yet to examine prospective memory (i.e., remembering to carry out an action in the future) in youth with DS. Consequently, the current study aimed to comprehensively examine the memory profile, including short-term memory, long-term memory, and prospective memory, of youth with DS in comparison to typically-developing, mental-age (MA) matched children. Additionally, this study explored relations between memory abilities and adaptive functioning skills in children and adolescents with DS to begin to explore cognitive skills that may underlie everyday functioning challenges faced by individuals with DS. The results highlight the strengths and deficits of the memory profile of youth with DS and should be considered by educators and caregivers of this population.
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- Title
- An examination of the memory profile of children with Down syndrome
- Creators
- Mary Godfrey - DU
- Contributors
- Nancy Raitano Lee (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- iv, 58 pages
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); College of Arts and Sciences; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 10915; 991014632179904721