Relationship between Working Memory and Language Skills among Children with Mild Intellectual Disability

Type Journal Article - Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Title Relationship between Working Memory and Language Skills among Children with Mild Intellectual Disability
Author(s)
Volume 2
Issue 11
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2016
Page numbers 2050-2053
URL http://imperialjournals.com/index.php/IJIR/article/viewFile/2799/2676
Abstract
The aim of the study is to find out the
relationship between working memory components
and language skills. Sample: There were 36
participants with mild intellectual disability (MID) of
mental age 7-10 years and chronological age 12 to
15. Design: This study was conducted in descriptive
survey method in special and inclusive schools of
Delhi. Tools: A battery of working memory and
language assessment tool was administered. Results:
Executive loaded working memory (ELWM)
accounted for language skills. Conclusion: Remedial
programs based ELWM will benefit these children in
enhancement of language skills.

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