On number line estimation and learning disability, with Dr Vic Simms
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English - April 28, 2020 11:12 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBScience psychology research children development science mental health learning cognition disability Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr Vic Simms is a developmental psychologist at Ulster University who specialises in cognitive development, specifically mathematical thinking. During this podcast she chats to Dr Sue Fletcher-Watson from the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh about a piece of work looking at mathematics skills in individuals with Williams Syndrome and Down Syndrome.
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This is the paper discussed in this episode:
Simms, V., Karmiloff-Smith, A., Ranzato, E., & Van Herwegen, J. (2020). Understanding Number Line Estimation in Williams Syndrome and Down Syndrome. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(2), 583-591.