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Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Educational psychology

Background:

  • Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic disorder associated with cognitive and behavioral특징.
  • Reading ability in individuals with WS is not well understood.
  • Investigating reading skills in WS is crucial for educational and therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if individuals with Williams syndrome can achieve functional basic reading skills.
  • To explore cognitive factors associated with reading ability in WS.
  • To examine the relationship between reading ability and adaptive functioning in WS.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty individuals with Williams syndrome (mean age 21 years) were assessed for reading skills.
  • Reading of regular, irregular words, and nonwords was evaluated.
  • Cognitive skills and adaptive functioning were correlated with reading performance.

Main Results:

  • Reading abilities in WS were heterogeneous, with some individuals reaching functional levels.
  • Nonword reading was more challenging than regular and irregular word reading on average.
  • Higher reading ability correlated with better adaptive functioning, particularly in communication and community living skills.

Conclusions:

  • Basic reading skills are attainable for some individuals with Williams syndrome.
  • Cognitive factors influence reading performance in WS.
  • Developing reading abilities in WS may enhance overall adaptive functioning and quality of life.