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Neuropsychological profile of Italians with Williams syndrome: an example of a dissociation between language and cognition?

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS - 1 Oct 2004

Vicari Stefano, Bates Elisabeth, Caselli Maria Cristina, Pasqualetti Patrizio, Gagliardi Chiara, Tonucci Francesca, Volterra Virginia

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Important claims have been made regarding the contrasting profiles of linguistic and cognitive performance observed in two genetically based syndromes, Williams syndrome (WS) and Down syndrome (DS). Earlier studies suggested a double dissociation, with language better preserved than nonverbal cognition in children and adults with WS, and an opposite profile in children and adults with DS. More recent studies show...

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PMID: 15637777
DOI: 10.1017/s1355617704106073

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