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Rate of decline in social and cognitive abilities in dementing individuals with Down's syndrome and other learning disabilities
Author(s)Simon B N Thompson
Journal titleClinical Gerontologist, vol 26, nos 3/4, 2003
Pagespp 145-154
Sourcehttp://www.tandfonline.com
KeywordsCognitive impairment ; Dementia ; Cognitive processes ; Evaluation ; Longitudinal surveys ; South East England.
AnnotationSixteen clients in the South of England with learning disabilities (8 Down's syndrome, 8 non-Down's syndrome), and diagnosed with dementia, were assessed using specially selected neuropsychological assessment tools at two time points separated by six months. Findings support previous studies with participants over 12 months. Hence, the rate of change in these abilities is faster than previously suspected. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-030722207 A
ClassmarkE4: EA: DA: 4C: 3J: 82Z

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