Farran, EK; (2021) What can neurodevelopmental disorders tell us about developmental pathways? Realising neuroconstructivist principles now and in the future. In: Taking Development Seriously A Festschrift for Annette Karmiloff-Smith: Neuroconstructivism and the multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the emergence of mind. (pp. 174-194). Routledge: London, UK.

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Abstract

In this chapter the author describes her programme of research applying neuroconstructivist principles to the study of spatial cognition in developmental disorders. These principles include the use of cross-domain associations within disorders; cross-syndrome comparisons of abilities; the use of trajectory analysis to study developmental change, either in cross-sectional or longitudinal studies; and the origin of individual variation within disorders. The author provides the example of the new Williams Syndrome Development group, led by Jo van Herwegen, which is compiling longitudinal data across labs, including many of Annette Karmiloff-Smith's collaborators. Visuospatial cognition refers to the ability to perceive and interact with the visual world, for example, being able to individuate objects, to perceive the location and shape of objects and to understand the relationships between them. Cross-domain interactions occur as part of typical and atypical developmental trajectories. Equally, task completion is influenced by an individual’s strengths and weaknesses.

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