Working Memory Characteristics of Children with Borderline Intellectual Functioning

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Sae-Byoul Lee ◽  
Ockryeo Kang
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Memory Characteristics

Mathematical skills and working memory profile of children with borderline intellectual functioning

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 358-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Stefanelli ◽  
Tracy Packiam Alloway
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Short Term Memory ◽  
Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Verbal Intelligence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Term Memory ◽  
Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Intelligence Scores

Borderline intellectual functioning is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by an intelligence quotient (IQ) in the range of 70–85. The present study aimed to investigate the mathematical abilities and the working memory of students with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF). The sample group included 10 year-old students with BIF ( n = 85) and with average non-verbal IQ ( n = 45). The children were assessed in non-verbal intelligence, numerical ability and working memory. Our results showed an impairment of mathematical skills, especially in the operation tasks, and working memory in children with BIF, compared to typically developing peers. Generally, their skills seemed to be consistent with intelligence scores (WOND and AWMA scores ≥ 70). In some cases, children with BIF could have mathematical difficulties (WOND < 70). In general, they showed visuospatial short-term memory and central executive subsystem more damaged than non-verbal intelligence while the verbal short-term memory was similar to the IQ.

Psychological and Cognitive Aspects of Borderline Intellectual Functioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastianina Contena ◽  
Stefano Taddei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) refers to a global IQ ranging from 71 to 84, and it represents a condition of clinical attention for its association with other disorders and its influence on the outcomes of treatments and, in general, quality of life and adaptation. Furthermore, its definition has changed over time causing a relevant clinical impact. For this reason, a systematic review of the literature on this topic can promote an understanding of what has been studied, and can differentiate what is currently attributable to BIF from that which cannot be associated with this kind of intellectual functioning. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, we have conducted a review of the literature about BIF. The results suggest that this condition is still associated with mental retardation, and only a few studies have focused specifically on this condition.

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