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D. A. Rubin; B. Clark; J. Lam; V. Vuong; J. Brito; K. L. Fisher – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Online exercise programming reduces transportation and scheduling barriers. This study explored the feasibility of online resistance training for individuals with Down syndrome. Method: Thirteen individuals (3 M/10 F, age: 21.7 ± 5.9 years) began a 10-week programme delivered using a website with pre-recorded exercise videos (45--60…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Exercise, Training, Down Syndrome
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Sara Colaianni; Madison M. Walsh; Sara Onnivello; Miranda E. Pinks; Chiara Marcolin; Kaylyn Van Deusen; Elisa Rossi; Nathaniel R. Riggs; Francesca Pulina; Lisa Daunhauer; Deborah J. Fidler; Silvia Lanfranchi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with Down syndrome (DS) are predisposed to challenges with executive functions (EF), which are crucial for adaptive outcomes and academic success. Early interventions targeting EF are therefore critical. The present study analysed Italian data on the acceptability, enjoyability and household implementation of EXPO (EXecutive…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Down Syndrome, Parent Role, Intervention
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Crook, Nicola; Adams, Malcolm; Shorten, Nicola; Langdon, Peter E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: This study investigated whether a personalized life story book and rummage box enhanced well-being and led to changes in behaviour for people with Down syndrome (DS) who have dementia. Materials and Methods: A randomized single case series design was used with five participants who had DS and a diagnosis of dementia. Participants were…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Behavior Change, Down Syndrome, Dementia
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Stores, Rebecca; Stores, Gregory – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: The study concerns the unknown value of group instruction for mothers of young children with Down syndrome (DS) in preventing or minimizing sleep problems. Method: (1) Children with DS were randomly allocated to an Instruction group (given basic information about children's sleep) and a Control group for later comparison including…
Descriptors: Group Instruction, Mothers, Down Syndrome, Sleep