The association between expressive language skills and adaptive behavior in individuals with Down syndrome

Abstract The primary goal of this study was to determine whether expressive language skills contribute to adaptive behavior (e.g., socialization and daily living skills) in children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome (DS) whilst controlling for age and nonverbal cognitive ability. Exp...

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Main Authors: Laura del Hoyo Soriano, Jennifer Catalina Villarreal, Audra Sterling, Jamie Edgin, Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, Debra R. Hamilton, Angela John Thurman, Leonard Abbeduto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-24478-x