Assisted Cycling Therapy (ACT) Improves Adaptive Behaviors in Adolescents with Down Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1007/s10882-019-09706-z
Abstract: The aim of this research study was to examine the effects of Assisted Cycling Therapy (ACT) on adaptive/maladaptive behaviors, depression, and self-efficacy in adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). The participants were counterbalanced to either intervention… read more here.
Keywords: act; adolescents syndrome; therapy act; cycling therapy ... See more keywords
Caries experience in children and adolescents with Down Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104715
Abstract: AIM This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the prevalence of dental caries in non-syndromic children with children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). METHODS The strategy included a search for… read more here.
Keywords: review meta; systematic review; adolescents syndrome; children adolescents ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic indicators, obesity, and physical fitness in south Brazilian adolescents with Down syndrome
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DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2017.1295010
Abstract: Objectives: The aim was to examine the association of potential socioeconomic indicators with obesity and physical fitness components in south Brazilian adolescents with Down syndrome. Methods: This study comprised a total of 1249 (669 boys)… read more here.
Keywords: physical fitness; brazilian adolescents; socioeconomic indicators; adolescents syndrome ... See more keywords
Changes in objectively measured physical activity in adolescents with Down syndrome: the UP&DOWN longitudinal study
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DOI: 10.1111/jir.12354
Abstract: BACKGROUND It is a priority to understand that physical activity behaviour over time is a priority in Down syndrome population in order to design and promote succesfull interventions to maintain or increase levels of physical… read more here.
Keywords: objectively measured; measured physical; changes objectively; adolescents syndrome ... See more keywords
Differences in Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Asperger in a Social Skills Training Program
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440211008889
Abstract: Background/Objective: Researchers have traditionally reported that individuals with Down syndrome possess a strength in their social development, yet the opposite occurs with Asperger’s syndrome. Based on this premise, we sought to assess effectiveness of the… read more here.
Keywords: training program; syndrome asperger; skills training; adolescents syndrome ... See more keywords
Reproducibility of foot dimensions measured from 3-dimensional foot scans in children and adolescents with Down syndrome
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DOI: 10.1186/s13047-020-00403-1
Abstract: Background Children and adolescents with Down syndrome have a distinctive foot shape (such as wide and flat feet) that often leads to difficulty with footwear fitting. 3-dimensional (3D) scanning can accurately measure the foot dimensions… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; adolescents syndrome; children adolescents; foot dimensions ... See more keywords
Functional skills and caregiver assistance of Brazilian children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
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DOI: 10.3233/nre-192763
Abstract: BACKGROUND Research into the evolution of the functional performance of children and adolescents with DS enables parents and professionals involved in their follow-up to promote their development. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the functional abilities of children… read more here.
Keywords: functional skills; caregiver assistance; assistance; adolescents syndrome ... See more keywords
Emotion Recognition in Adolescents with Down Syndrome: A Nonverbal Approach
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci7060055
Abstract: Several studies have reported that persons with Down syndrome (DS) have difficulties recognizing emotions; however, there is insufficient research to prove that a deficit of emotional knowledge exists in DS. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: emotion recognition; recognition adolescents; recognition; syndrome nonverbal ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Swimming Program in Adolescents with Down Syndrome
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147441
Abstract: The aim of this study was to estimate the influence of a 33-week swimming program on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). Twenty-two adolescents diagnosed with… read more here.
Keywords: strength; effectiveness swimming; group; program ... See more keywords