title: Cerebral specialization and the control of oral and limb movements for individuals with Down's syndrome.
abstract: In this paper we review existing research on cerebral specialization in Down's syndrome (DS) individuals, and we present a preliminary model. The model proposes that the cerebral organization of DS persons is such that there is a dissociation of brain areas responsible for speech perception and the production of complex movement including speech. Research is presented that confirms some initial predictions of the model.
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Education, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1, Canada.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elliott
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Weeks