Complex Syntax in the Language of Persons with Down Syndrome

Focusing on the language capabilities of individuals with Down Syndrome who can read, this book supports the notion that their linguistic development is delayed but not deviant. It explores various syntactic phenomena, revealing a parallel developmental pattern with typically developing children. The text also addresses challenges related to definite pronoun comprehension, reinforcing the modularity of language skills, which arise independently of other cognitive functions. This work serves as a valuable resource for those in linguistics, speech and language therapy, and cognitive science.