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  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Intellectual disability research

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  • Cognitive trajectories in intellectual disability (ID) vary based on etiology.
  • Crystallized intelligence (Gc) and fluid intelligence (Gf) are key cognitive domains.
  • Understanding age-related cognitive changes in Down syndrome (DS) and non-specific intellectual disability (NSID) is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare cognitive performance (Gc and Gf) in adults and adolescents with DS and NSID.
  • To investigate cognitive trajectories (accelerated, stable, continuous) in these groups.
  • To analyze the network structure of Gc-Gf interconnections in relation to etiology and age.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 340 individuals (adolescents and adults).
  • Assessment using Vocabulary, Similarities, Block Design, and Raven Matrix tests.
  • Statistical analyses including ANOVA and graph analysis of Gc-Gf networks.

Main Results:

  • Adults generally outperformed adolescents on Gc and Gf tests, supporting the Compensation Age Theory.
  • Participants with NSID scored higher in Vocabulary; those with DS scored higher in Block Design and Raven Matrix.
  • Graph analysis revealed more coherent Gc-Gf networks in DS, particularly in adulthood, compared to NSID.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with Down syndrome exhibit a more coherent cognitive profile, especially in adulthood, than those with NSID.
  • Cognitive development may continue until the 40s for individuals with ID, potentially offering protection against future decline.
  • Findings have significant educational implications for tailoring interventions for individuals with and without DS.