The Development of Working Memory in Children: (Discoveries & Explanations in Child Development)

Using the highly influential working memory framework as a guide, this textbook provides a clear comparison of the memory development of typically developing children with that of atypical children. The emphasis on explaining methodology throughout the book gives students a real understanding about the way experiments are carried out and how to critically evaluate experimental research. The first half of the book describes the working memory model and goes on to consider working memory development in typically developing children. The second half of the book considers working memory development in several different types of atypical populations who have intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disorders. In addition, the book considers how having a developmental disorder and/or intellectual disabilities may have separate or combined effects on the development of working memory. The Development of Working Memory in Children is for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in development/child psychology, cognitive development and developmental disorders.

Table of Contents:
Introduction The Working Memory Model How Is Working-Memory Measured? Working Memory and Typical Development: Part One Working Memory and Typical Development: Part Two Working Memory in Children with Intellectual Disabilities Working Memory, Dyslexia and Specific Language Impairment Working Memory in Children with Down′s Syndrome and Williams Syndrome Working Memory in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Concluding Comments

About the Author :
Lucy Henry is Professor of Psychology at London South Bank University and a Chartered Clinical Psychologist.

Review :
This book provides an excellent overview of the application of Baddeley′s working memory model to the study of working memory development. It is particularly strong on the development of working memory in atypical groups, and has a clarity and practical focus that would make it the perfect introduction to the area for an undergraduate reader Chris Jarrold Professor of Cognitive Development, University of Bristol Working memory is the small amount of information held in mind to complete cognitive tasks, so it is central to an understanding of how people think. Lucy Henry has been a pioneer in the application of the working memory concept in research on the typical and atypical development of intellectual abilities in children. This volume stems from her rare and invaluable combination of theoretical and practical knowledge of working memory processes, which is disseminated here in a clear, organized, and penetrating fashion. Important older research that must not be forgotten is integrated with newer research pointing to innovative directions for education and the behavioural remediation of disabilities. Students at any level and researchers all can benefit from this book, and will enjoy reading it Nelson Cowan, Ph.D. Curators′ Professor, University of Missouri ...this material is accessible, and it is helpful in underpinning discussion of difficulties in learning experienced by some children. It will be of particular interest to SENCOs and specialist support teachers SENCO Update