Computer and tablet assessments of executive function in youth with Down syndrome: feasibility and predictors of performance.
Background: Feasibility of direct assessments is at the forefront of preparation for future clinical trials targeting cognition and executive functioning for individuals with Down syndrome (DS). This study aimed to assess feasibility and predictors of task completion for computer-facilitated executi...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 71; no. 2; pp. 227 - 237 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Mar2025
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