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We fight, We win, Am Yisrael Chai
Researchers from Bar-Ilan University, Ariel University, and Levinsky College of Education have conducted a study revealing promising insights into cognitive growth among adults with non-specific intellectual disability (NSID), particularly those with Down syndrome (DS). Their findings challenge previous assumptions about the cognitive potential of individuals with DS.
The cross-sectional study analyzed 340 participants, divided into adolescent (ages 16-21) and adult (ages 22-45) groups. Researchers assessed crystallized intelligence (acquired knowledge, language, and factual understanding) and fluid intelligence (problem-solving and reasoning abilities). Published in the journal Scientific Reports (Exploring crystallized and fluid intelligence in Down syndrome using graph theory), the study offers a deeper understanding of cognitive development patterns in these populations, highlighting the potential for continued cognitive growth well into adulthood.
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The cross-sectional study analyzed 340 participants, divided into adolescent (ages 16-21) and adult (ages 22-45) groups. Researchers assessed crystallized intelligence (acquired knowledge, language, and factual understanding) and fluid intelligence (problem-solving and reasoning abilities). Published in the journal Scientific Reports (Exploring crystallized and fluid intelligence in Down syndrome using graph theory), the study offers a deeper understanding of cognitive development patterns in these populations, highlighting the potential for continued cognitive growth well into adulthood.
Bar Ilan Researchers Unlock Cognitive Potential of Individuals with Down Syndrome
“We now have evidence that cognitive development continues well into adulthood for these populations."
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