IndependenceHealth and Research – Cognition/Development Resources on Executive Functioning and Down Syndrome Executive functioning (or executive function) describes skills and mental processes that enables us to set…Kim WarrenJune 12, 2023
Health and Research – Cognition/Development Executive Function in Adolescents with Down Syndrome The results suggest a broad impairment in EF in adolescents with DS, and are consistent…CapetivateNovember 16, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/Development Shining Light on Cognition Research Researchers tell us why Down syndrome cognition research matters — and what ongoing progress could…CapetivateNovember 7, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/Development Executive Functioning Affects Daily Activities Research is beginning to explore the development of executive functions in children with Down syndrome.…CapetivateNovember 6, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/Development Impact of Sleep Disruption on Executive Function Examining the relationship between sleep disturbance and executive functions in individuals with Down syndrome.Source: ScienceDirectCapetivateNovember 6, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/Development myDSC Webinar Series – Discovering Patterns of Change in Cognition to Empower Treatment Research Learn how psychometric development is critical to test new medicines Source: LuMind IDSCCapetivateJuly 23, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/DevelopmentEducation/Therapy Pathways to Novel Cognition Targets with Potential to Help People with Down Syndrome Dr. Heller presents 3 Down syndrome research targets to help boost memory & learning. Source:…CapetivateJuly 20, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/Development What is White Matter and Why Does it Matter in Down Syndrome? Less white matter in Down Syndrome leads to slower nerve cell communication Source: LuMind IDSCCapetivateJuly 18, 2020
Health and Research – Cognition/Development A memory drug for Down syndrome? Report on a paper published by Dr. Peter Walter and Dr. Mauro Costa Mattioli in…CapetivateJuly 18, 2020
Healthy LivingHealth and Research – Cognition/Development myDSC Webinar Series – Maximizing cognitive development in Down syndrome: How and when should we promote better sleep to promote learning? A webinar with Dr. Jamie Edgin about strategies for promoting healthier sleep with the goal…CapetivateJuly 17, 2020