Examining Dementia in Down's Syndrome (DS)

Abstract

Twenty clients with Down's syndrome (DS) and 21 clients with non-Down's syndrome (NDS) learning disabilities were assessed using specially selected neuropsychological assessment tools at two time points separated by twelve months. Evidence was found to support hypothesis 1 which suggested that people with DS show a greater decline in social abilities with age, compared with other groups of people with learning disabilities. Statistically, score changes reflecting the social abilities of the DS clients were found to be significantly greater (p < .002) than those of the NDS clients.Findings were explained in terms of poor language abilities in DS people generally, and the link between declining social abilities and dementia. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery

Minimal invasive prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with Down syndrome: A case report

“…[4][5][6] The most common features of DS include fewer teeth (hypodontia/ oligodontia), smaller-sized teeth/shortened crowns morphology, and late dentition development. According to the literature, the most commonly absent teeth in the primary dentition are the lateral incisors, while in the permanent dentition, they are the third molars, second premolars, and lateral incisors 7 . Individuals with DS may present with an intellectual disability that restricts their ability to communicate and adjust to their environment, which can greatly complicate dental treatment.…”