Memory Abilities in Children with Williams Syndrome (original) (raw)

Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic condition characterised by intellectual disability, typical facial dysmorphology and several medical anomalies, A specific neuropsychological profile with a dissociation between language (relatively preserved) and visuo-spatial abilities (more seriously impaired) has been hypothesised in these children, Memory abilities of these patients have not been adequately investigated, although they may substantially contribute to better understanding their neuropsychological profile,