Journal on Developmental Disabilities
Le journal sur les handicaps du développement

Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Emoke Josvai

Abstract

This study compared the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia in Down syndrome (DS-D group) and people without history of mental retardation* (NORM-D group). Non-compliance occurred at significantly higher rates in the DS-D than in the NORM-D group (x2 5.66, p<3-0.03). Non-compliance (F(1,62)=6.85, p<0.01) and property destruction (F(1,62)=4.28, p<0.05) were rated more severe for the DS-D than the NORM-D group. Insomnia was more severe among NORM-D group members than the DS-D group (F(1,62)=67.57, p<0.00). Management of dementia related challenging behaviours is discussed.

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