Practitioner Review: Short-term and working memory impairments in neurodevelopmental disorders: diagnosis and remedial support

Gathercole, S.E.; Alloway, T.P.

Abstract

Background: This article provides an introduction to current models of working and short-term memory, their links with learning, and diagnosis of impairments. The memory impairments associated with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders (Down's syndrome, Williams syndrome, Specific Language Impairment, and attentional deficits) are discussed. Methods: Methods of alleviating the adverse consequences of working and short-term memory impairments for learning are identified. Conclusion: Impairments of short-term and working memory are associated with learning difficulties that can be substantial, and that can be minimised by appropriate methods of remedial support.

Citation

Gathercole, S., & Alloway, T. (2006). Practitioner Review: Short-term and working memory impairments in neurodevelopmental disorders: diagnosis and remedial support. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 47(1), 4-15. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2005.01446.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2006
• Deposit Date: Mar 30, 2007
• Journal: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
• Print ISSN: 0021-9630
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-7610
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 47
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 4-15
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2005.01446.x
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1624013