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Working Memory and Comprehension in Children with Specific Language Impairment: What We Know So Far.
Peer reviewedMontgomery, James W. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2003
The performance data of individuals with Alzheimer's on language comprehension and expression tests are presented and discussed in the context of possible contributions from impaired working memory functions. It is argued that diminished scores result primarily from attenuated span capacity, difficulty focusing attention, encoding, and activation…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Alzheimers Disease, Attention Deficit Disorders
Peer reviewedWatchman, Karen – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
This article raises critical issues that need to addressed while considering the future needs of people with Down syndrome and dementia, along with suggestions as to how they may be met. It discusses dementia diagnosis, staff training, the family's role, advantages of health screening, and difficulties in collating accurate information. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Alzheimers Disease, Clinical Diagnosis
