Health, Social, and Daily Living Skills: An Assessment of Adults with Down Syndrome

Health, Social, and Daily Living Skills: An Assessment of Adults with Down Syndrome

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jacobson, Theodora Ann
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK 2013
Subjects:
Health
Science Education
Down Syndrome
Adult
Social
Daily Living Skills
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1369991901
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-case13699919012021-08-03T05:23:42Z Health, Social, and Daily Living Skills: An Assessment of Adults with Down Syndrome Jacobson, Theodora Ann Health Science Education Down Syndrome Adult Health Social Daily Living Skills This study assessed the health, social, and daily living skills of adults with DS (=20 years) using an online questionnaire for parents/primary caregivers. Participants provided information about the range of abilities of their adult with DS including education, employment, and daily living skills. Scores from scales representing communication, independence, and social activities were compared to the number of congenital and non-congenital health issues reported. Results showed that those with more health issues in the past or currently were significantly more likely to be less independent and social. However, only current health issues affected communication skills. More interestingly, there was no significant correlation between the number of congenital abnormalities and scores for independence/life skills as an adult. Lastly, comparing age groups showed significantly decreased abilities after 40-years-of age. Findings from this study contribute to a balanced description of DS and provide genetic counselors with more accurate information to offer to families. 2013-08-23 English text Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1369991901 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1369991901 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Science Education
Down Syndrome
Adult
Health
Social
Daily Living Skills
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Science Education
Down Syndrome
Adult
Health
Social
Daily Living Skills
Jacobson, Theodora Ann
Health, Social, and Daily Living Skills: An Assessment of Adults with Down Syndrome
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