Adaptive behaviour, executive function and employment in adults with Down syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Tomaszewski ◽  
D. Fidler ◽  
D. Talapatra ◽  
K. Riley
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Adaptive Behaviour

scholarly journals A Multi-Method Investigation of Pragmatic Development in Individuals With Down Syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Lee ◽  
Lauren Bush ◽  
Gary E. Martin ◽  
Jamie Barstein ◽  
Nell Maltman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Standardized Assessments ◽  
Pragmatic Competence ◽  
Pragmatic Language ◽  
Expressive Vocabulary ◽  
Pragmatic Development ◽  
Mental Age

Abstract This longitudinal study examined pragmatic language in boys and girls with Down syndrome (DS) at up to three time points, using parent report, standardized and direct assessments. We also explored relationships among theory of mind, executive function, nonverbal mental age, receptive and expressive vocabulary, grammatical complexity, and pragmatic competence. Controlling for cognitive and language abilities, children with DS demonstrated greater difficulty than younger typically developing controls on parent report and standardized assessments, but only girls with DS differed on direct assessments. Further, pragmatic skills of individuals with DS developed at a delayed rate relative to controls. Some sex-specific patterns of pragmatic impairments emerged. Theory of mind and executive function both correlated with pragmatic competence. Clinical and theoretical implications are discussed.

The impact of sleep disruption on executive function in Down syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 2033-2039 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-C. (JJ) Chen ◽  
G. Spanò ◽  
J.O. Edgin
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Sleep Disruption ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Assessment Tools for Executive Function and Adaptive Function Following Brain Pathology Among Children in Developing Country Contexts: a Scoping Review of Current Tools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwabena Kusi-Mensah ◽  
Nana Dansoah Nuamah ◽  
Stephen Wemakor ◽  
Joel Agorinya ◽  
Ramata Seidu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Validation Studies ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Adaptive Behaviour ◽  
Adaptive Function ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales ◽  
Low And Middle Income

AbstractSeveral tools have been developed to assess executive function (EFs) and adaptive functioning, although in mainly Western populations. Information on tools for low-and-middle-income country children is scanty. A scoping review of such instruments was therefore undertaken.We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis- Scoping Review extension (PRISMA-ScR) checklist (Tricco et al., in Annals of Internal Medicine 169(7), 467–473, 2018). A search was made for primary research papers of all study designs that focused on development or adaptation of EF or adaptive function tools in low-and-middle-income countries, published between 1st January 1894 to 15th September 2020. 14 bibliographic databases were searched, including several non-English databases and the data were independently charted by at least 2 reviewers.The search strategy identified 5675 eligible abstracts, which was pruned down to 570 full text articles. These full-text articles were then manually screened for eligibility with 51 being eligible. 41 unique tools coming in 49 versions were reviewed. Of these, the Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning (BRIEF- multiple versions), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Go/No-go and the Rey-Osterrieth complex figure (ROCF) had the most validations undertaken for EF tests. For adaptive functions, the tools with the most validation studies were the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS- multiple versions) and the Child Function Impairment Rating Scale (CFIRS- first edition).There is a fair assortment of tests available that have either been developed or adapted for use among children in developing countries but with limited range of validation studies. However, their psychometric adequacy for this population was beyond the scope of this paper.

scholarly journals The Surplus Effect in Adaptive Behaviour in Down Syndrome: What Can Promote It?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1188
Author(s):  
Anastasia Dressler ◽  
Valetina Perelli ◽  
Margherita Bozza ◽  
Stefania Bargagna ◽  
Franz Benninger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Adaptive Skills ◽  
Adaptive Behaviour ◽  
Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales ◽  
Inclusive Schooling ◽  
The Impact

Background: In Down syndrome (DS), adaptive behaviour often shows a “surplus effect” (i.e., higher adaptive abilities than expected from cognitive skills). As inclusive schooling has become mandatory in Italy, we studied the impact of school inclusion on the surplus effect of adaptive behaviour in adult DS, considering potential confounding factors such as parental education. Methods: All consecutive DS individuals from three different sites were queried prospectively regarding type of schooling (inclusive and non-inclusive). Demographic data were documented; cognitive abilities and adaptive behaviour were assessed (Coloured Progressive Matrices and Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales). The aim was to establish the presence of a surplus effect in adaptive behaviour, primarily in the overall level and secondarily in the main domains and subdomains. A multivariable-adjusted logistic regression model was used for the association of schooling, and parental education. Results: The majority (65%) showed a surplus effect in adaptive behaviour and had attended inclusive schools (85%). Higher adaptive skills as well as early and longer functional treatment programmes were more readily available for younger individuals. In the group of inclusive schooling, the surplus effect on overall adaptive behaviour was present in 70% as opposed to 38% in the group without inclusive schooling, significant when adjusted for gender and maternal education. This was also observed in socialisation, written, and community, and after adjustment in playing and leisure time. Conclusions: Adaptive behaviour showed a surplus effect in the majority of DS adults, even more so after inclusive schooling. Younger adults showed higher adaptive skills. Moreover, female gender and higher maternal educational level significantly enhanced this surplus effect.

Executive Function in Down Syndrome: Links to Adaptation and Treatment Implications

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J. Fidler ◽  
Lisa A. Daunhauer ◽  
Emily Schworer ◽  
Lina Patel
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Valid Assessment ◽  
Methodological Considerations ◽  
Goal Directed Behavior

This chapter presents a review of existing research regarding the presentation of executive function in persons with Down syndrome. Contemporary scientific work regarding the development of executive function in persons with Down syndrome is reviewed, with an emphasis on profiles associated with childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The valid assessment of executive function and methodological considerations are also discussed, including the importance of developing phenotype-sensitive and reliable measures of executive function that account for the broader profile of strengths and challenges associated with Down syndrome. Future areas of research are identified that can inform intervention approaches to target the development of goal-directed behavior and adaptation in this population.

scholarly journals Caregiver Report of Executive Functioning in a Population-Based Sample of Young Children With Down Syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Raitano Lee ◽  
Deborah J. Fidler ◽  
Audrey Blakeley-Smith ◽  
Lisa Daunhauer ◽  
Cordelia Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Specific Pattern ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Mental Age ◽  
Behavior Rating Inventory ◽  
Caregiver Report

Abstract The current study describes everyday executive function (EF) profiles in young children with Down syndrome. Caregivers of children with Down syndrome (n  =  26; chronological ages  =  4–10 years; mental ages  =  2–4 years) completed the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function—Preschool (BRIEF-P; G. A. Gioia, K. A. Espy, & P. K. Isquith, 2003), a caregiver report measure of everyday/functional EF skills in multiple domains. On the BRIEF-P, elevations were noted on a global EF composite as well as the Working Memory and Plan/Organize scales in particular (relative to norms developed for typically developing children of a similar mental age). These results suggest a specific pattern of EF weaknesses in young children with Down syndrome, consistent with the extant literature that has focused primarily on older individuals who have been tested using laboratory EF tasks.

scholarly journals Infant precursors of executive function in Down syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. K. Schworer ◽  
D. J. Fidler ◽  
M. Kaur ◽  
A. W. Needham ◽  
M. A. Prince ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function

Executive function in Down syndrome: A meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 103802
Author(s):  
Andrew S. Tungate ◽  
Frances A. Conners
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Meta Analysis
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