Cárdenas, Karina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1347-5705
Rodríguez, Cintia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4961-2003
Miranda-Zapata, Edgardo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3359-3052
Palacios, Pedro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0111-5013
Article History
Received: 31 January 2025
Revised: 14 October 2025
Accepted: 17 November 2025
First Online: 5 December 2025
Declarations
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: We informed the parents about the goals, procedures, and use of data for this study, after which they were invited to voluntarily participate with their child. Informed consent forms were signed and collected from the parents.
: The informed consent forms signed by the parents included authorization for the use of information, pictures, and videos in academic activities.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Our motivation to publish in the European Journal of Education and Psychology (EJEP) stems from its reputation for publishing high-quality papers in the fields of education and psychology, with an international scope. Additionally, it has a high impact factor, offering a platform for academic discussion and multidisciplinary dialogue. This journal targets professionals, academics, and researchers in education, psychology, social work, and related specialties, whom we hope will read our work.Our article addresses the development of the first symbolic uses of objects in children with Down syndrome. We believe that the findings presented in this article will significantly contribute to the existing knowledge in this area.