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Early Numeracy Profiles in Young Children with Intellectual Disabilities: The Role of Cognitive Functions

Authors :
Garyfalia Charitaki
Anastasia Alevriadou
Spyridon-Georgios Soulis
Source :
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. 2024 28(1):48-66.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Exploring individual differences and looking beyond averaged parameters of early numeracy in young children with mild intellectual disabilities has become an area of interest to many researchers worldwide. This study aimed to identify the different profiles of early numeracy skills in young children with mild intellectual disabilities. For this purpose, we assessed early numeracy through Utrecht early numeracy test and learning aptitude through Detroit Test, in a sample of 135 children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. The mean of their mental age was 5:09 (years:months). Two-step cluster analysis identified four homogenous groups of children with distinct early numeracy profiles as follows:C1 were fluent in relational and numerical skills up to 20, C2 were fluent in relational skills and numerical skills up to 10, C3 had basic knowledge of relational skills and inconsistent numerical skills up to 10 and C4 had inconsistent relational skills and numerical skills. Results are discussed with reference to their educational implications.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-6295 and 1744-6309
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1415950
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/17446295221117021