Vocabulary comprehension in adults with fragile X syndrome (FXS)

ConclusionsFindings from this investigation strongly suggest that the PPVT-III should not be used as a screening tool for language levels or cognitive function in clinical studies since the scores from the PPVT-III were not representative of global language or non-verbal cognitive skills in adults with intellectual disabilities. This finding is critical in order to understand how to evaluate, as well as to treat, language in individuals with FXS. Development of efficient and appropriate tools to measure language, cognition, and behavior in individuals with FXS is essential.
Source: Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research