Article
Age-related changes of adaptive and neuropsychological features in persons with Down Syndrome.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Ghezzo Alessandro, Salvioli Stefano, Solimando Maria Caterina, Palmieri Alice, Chiostergi Chiara, Scurti Maria, Lomartire Laura, Bedetti Federica, Cocchi Guido, Follo Daniela, Pipitone Emanuela, Rovatti Paolo, Zamberletti Jessica, Gomiero Tiziano, Castellani Gastone, Franceschi Claudio
Abstract excerpt
Down Syndrome (DS) is characterised by premature aging and an accelerated decline of cognitive functions in the vast majority of cases. As the life expectancy of DS persons is rapidly increasing, this decline is becoming a dramatic health problem. The aim of this study was to thoroughly evaluate a group of 67 non-demented persons with DS of different ages (11 to 66 years), from a neuropsychological,...
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