Narrative abilities in individuals with Down syndrome: single case-profiles.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Narrative abilities are an important part of our everyday lives and social interaction with others. Nevertheless, narration is a complex ability influenced by language and cognition. This makes it difficult for individuals with language and cognitive impairment, such as in children and adolescents with Down syndrome. Previous studies have shown distinct narrative impairments in individuals with Down syndrome; nevertheless, this research was based on overall group means in most cases. To identify individual strengths and weaknesses and to draw conclusions for speech and language therapy, the narrative profile of every participant should be considered equally. Following this approach, the current study aims to describe single case narrative profiles in individuals with D

SUBMITTER: Neitzel I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579590 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature