Cognitive function tests reliable for people with intellectual disabilities, UC Davis research shows

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 - 01:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute have found that a battery of tests appears to have strong potential for measuring cognitive changes over time for people with intellectual disabilities. The work could open new doors to research into whether drugs and specialized educational programs or treatments can improve function in people with Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome and other causes of intellectual disabilities.

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