Attention skills, learning and academic abilities in children and adolescents with genetic disorders: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Attention plays a crucial role in learning by enabling concentration and retention. Deficits in attention are frequently associated with academic difficulties, particularly among children and adolescents with genetic disorders.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted to examine the relationship between attention and academic performance in individuals with Down syndrome (DS), Fragile X syndrome (FXS), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Klinefelter syndrome (KS), Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), Turner syndrome (TS), and Williams syndrome (WS). Eligible studies were identified through comprehensive database searches, and inclusion criteria focused on empirical research assessing both attention and academic outcomes. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (Regi

SUBMITTER: Commodari E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672454 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature