The Role of Executive Function in Independent Living Skills in Female Adolescents and Young Adults With Fragile X Syndrome

By: Martin, Arianna.
Contributor(s): Quintin, Eve-Marie | Hall, Scott S | Reiss, Allan L.
Series: American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 121 (5) September 2016: 448-460. 2016Disc region: text file PDF rda.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resource Subject(s): FRAGILE X SYNDROME | TURNER SYNDROME | FEMALES | ADOLESCENTS | YOUNG ADULTS | INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS | EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONOnline resources: Read this Article Summary: Examines the influence of the specific contribution of executive function to independent living skills in individuals with frragile X syndrome using both a cross-sectional and longitudinal dataset. Believes it is imperative to understand how EF deficits impact the ability to live and function independently as individuals with FXS transition from adolescence into adulthood, a period associated with expectations of increasing independence in typical development. Additionally, identifying key cognitive mechanisms involved in independent living skills will assist in designing future, targeted cognitive interventions.
Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Article Research IHC Library Article (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available (Article available on request) W009261
Total holds: 0

Examines the influence of the specific contribution of executive function to independent living skills in individuals with frragile X syndrome using both a cross-sectional and longitudinal dataset. Believes it is imperative to understand how EF deficits impact the ability to live and function independently as individuals with FXS transition from adolescence into adulthood, a period associated with expectations of increasing independence in typical development. Additionally, identifying key cognitive mechanisms involved in independent living skills will assist in designing future, targeted cognitive interventions.

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.

Powered by Koha