Toddlers with spinal muscular atrophy are better at some object permanence tasks than non-disabled children.

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According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, toddlers with spinal muscular atrophy were found to have better performance on certain object permanence tasks than non-disabled children. The authors suggest that this may be due to the fact that SMA toddlers have more experience manipulating objects with their hands, as they may rely more heavily on visual and tactile feedback to interact with their environment.

Toddlers with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Are Better at Some Object