The most common mental health concerns in individuals with Down syndrome include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, oppositional behaviors, depression, and tic disorder.
Behavioral problems such as stubbornness, impulsivity, and temper tantrums may be more common in children with Down syndrome. Many children talk out loud to themselves as a way of understanding and processing information. On the other hand, many children with Down syndrome have strong social skills.
An important study in the journal of mental health research in intellectual disabilities shows that children with Down syndrome demonstrate increased behavioral issues compared with their typical peers.
Behavior changes in adults with Down syndrome have many potential causes. Some individuals have difficulty with the transition into adulthood as they face the loss of social networks, departure of older siblings, death of loved ones, changes in housing, and the challenge of obtaining meaningful work.
Parents of children with Down syndrome should also monitor their own mental health. It is well known that parents of children with developmental disabilities experience more stress than parents of typically developing children. Over time, excess stress may be a factor in the development of anxiety or depression.
As adults with Down syndrome grow older, there is increased risk of experiencing certain common mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and behavioral disturbances. A sudden or abrupt change in mood or behavior patterns warrants further investigation.
For example, children with Down syndrome show higher rates (than typically developing children) of attention problems, social withdrawal, noncompliance, and compulsions (such as arranging objects and repeating certain actions) [2, 3] , as well as high rates of self-talk .
People with Down syndrome can feel angry, sad, embarrassed or excited. In fact, rather than always being happy, people with Down syndrome are at higher risk of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviour than the general population.
many children with down syndrome are social and affectionate. But often, they may not know how to play efficiently with peers. This can be very upsetting to the child with down syndrome, and can cause misbehavior. we've already established that children with down syndrome have reason to be frustrated.
Also, many children with Down syndrome love music. Singing and dancing are excellent ways to work on language, social interaction and motor skills! While picking out toys for any child, it is important to keep a few things in mind to ensure suitability for the child's development and growth.
Common behavior problems such as aggression, tantrums and "noncompliance" are not part of DS-ASD.
Children with Down Syndrome develop certain medical conditions, such as heart defects, hearing loss, and vision problems. They may also be more susceptible to infections and other health issues. This can be stressful for parents and caregivers, who may worry about their child's health and well-being.
Those with Down syndrome nearly always have physical and intellectual disabilities. As adults, their mental abilities are typically similar to those of an 8- or 9-year-old.
People with Down syndrome usually have an IQ (a measure of intelligence) in the mildly-to-moderately low range and are slower to speak than other children. Some common physical features of Down syndrome include: A flattened face, especially the bridge of the nose. Almond-shaped eyes that slant up.
Down syndrome is often associated with people who are particularly happy, sociable, and outgoing. This may be true in general, but it's important to avoid stereotypes, even with such positive characteristics and impressions.
Use this language when referring to Down syndrome and people who have Down syndrome: People with Down syndrome should always be referred to as people first. Avoid: "a Down syndrome child" or "Down's child" - it should be "a child with Down syndrome."
Behavioral symptoms of Down syndrome
This can be the result of your child not being able to communicate their needs to you or their caregivers effectively. Behavioral symptoms of Down syndrome could include: Stubbornness and tantrums. Difficulty paying attention.
It has been speculated that there is a personality/behavioural phenotype among people with Down's syndrome, although research has been inconclusive. There is little evidence to support severe psychotic disturbance and aggressive behaviours being common in the Down's syndrome population.
Down syndrome, also called trisomy 21, happens by chance, can't be prevented, and isn't caused by anything a parent did or didn't do. Fortunately, the health problems can be managed well, especially when found early, and many resources are available to help kids and their families.
It is well known that the extra chromosome 21 originates from the mother in more than 90% of cases, the incidence increases with maternal age and there is a high recurrence in young women.
Stubbornness. Unfortunately many people associate Down syndrome with someone who is stubborn. The reality is that while your special needs student may be stubborn, it is not necessarily a symptom of Down syndrome. In truth, there are many people who are stubborn who have no handicap at all!