Article Title: A review of neurocognitive functioning of children with sex chromosome trisomies: Identifying targets for early intervention
Authors: Van Rijn, Urbanus, and Swaab
Date of Publication: July 2, 2019
“Results of the reviewed studies show that although traditionally, the focus has been on language and intelligence (IQ) in this population, recent studies suggest that executive functioning and social cognition may also be significantly affected already in childhood. These findings suggest that neuropsychological screening of children diagnosed with SCT should be extended, to also include executive functioning and social cognition. Knowledge about these neurocognitive risks is important to improve clinical care and help identify targets for early support and intervention programs to accommodate for the needs of individuals with SCT.”