Characterising repetitive behaviours in children and adolescents with Down syndrome
E. Fucà,
F. Costanzo,
S. Vicari
Abstract:BackgroundIndividuals with intellectual disability, including people with Down syndrome (DS), often exhibit restricted and repetitive behaviours (RRBs). However, RRBs have not been deeply characterised in children and adolescents with DS.MethodThe study encompassed a cohort of 151 participants aged 4 to 18 years with DS. RRBs were assessed utilising the Repetitive Behaviour Scale‐Revised. Additionally, data pertaining to cognitive and adaptive functioning, linguistic abilities, sleep patterns and emotional/beh… Show more
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