Behavioural and emotional disturbances associated with sleep‐disordered breathing symptomatology in children with Down's syndrome

McConnell, Ewan; Hill, Elizabeth A.; Celmina, Marta; Kotoulas, Seraphim; Riha, Renata L.

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“…As concerns cognitive aspects, sleep disorders in children with DS have been associated with lower verbal IQ [ 21 , 22 ], worse verbal fluency [ 23 ], decreased expressive communication [ 9 , 24 ], and poorer executive functioning [ 21 , 25 ]. Finally, sleep disturbances in DS are related to a range of emotional and behavioral problems as hyperactivity/impulsivity, conduct problems, and anxiety [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ].…”

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Characterization of Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome and Their Relation with Cognitive and Behavioral Features

Fucà

Costanzo

Celestini

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Despite sleep disturbances are common among youths with Down syndrome (DS), the cognitive and behavioral features associated with sleep problems have not yet been studied extensively. The present study investigated the presence of sleep disturbances in a group of children and adolescents with DS and their cognitive and behavioral correlates. Seventy-one children and adolescents with DS underwent a neuropsychological evaluation, whereas parents completed questionnaires for the screening of the child’s sleep, emotional and behavioral problems. We found no association between sleep disturbances and sex, nonverbal IQ, nor adaptive abilities. However, we found that age was positively associated with disorders in initiating and maintaining sleep (DIMS) and disorders of excessive somnolence (DOES), while body mass index was related with DOES. We also detected a relationship between visual-motor integrations and DIMS, as well as multiple associations between sleep disturbances and psychopathological and behavioral problems, mainly externalizing symptoms. The present study provided a detailed characterization of sleep problems in relation to several features of youths with DS. The proper identification of sleep disturbances profile in the DS population could support the process of clinical evaluation, in particular for psychopathological aspects.

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confidence: 99%

Characterization of Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome and Their Relation with Cognitive and Behavioral Features

Fucà

Costanzo

Celestini

et al. 2021

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CPAP Adherence in Children with Special Health-Care Needs

McLaren-Barnett

Narang

2022

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Views of school held by children and young people with Down syndrome. How do we ask and what do they report?

Geiger

2023

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AimsThis study investigated the views of children and young people with Down syndrome of their schools, with the aim of increasing the understanding of the features of successful educational placements and the implications for planning, consultation and support.MethodsThe study used a participatory visual interview approach, aiming to reduce language and memory demands and task avoidance due to intimidation.FindingsThe findings indicate that the research techniques used did help the participating young people to highlight experiences and issues that were of importance to them. Their reports about what was good and what was difficult about school are original and enlightening and provide important insights about their experiences and preferences.LimitationsThis was a small, convenience sample and the reporting of interview findings represents the perspective of the participating young people with Down syndrome. Two school tours were limited by restrictions imposed by school staff. School tours and interviews were not repeated. However, the interviews did provide new and unique information about children and young people with Down syndrome’s experiences of school. The study was part of wider research mapping the educational experiences of a large group of children and young people with Down syndrome, identifying predictors, strategies and approaches that contribute to successful placements. Only three young people with Down syndrome were interviewed and this small number affects the generalisability of results.ConclusionsThe study identifies what is valued by the participating young people with Down syndrome, and provides guiding principles and practical implications. It presented an opportunity for children and young people with Down syndrome to communicate their views, and for those views to influence their school experience. Ethical considerations emphasise those relating to the involvement of children and young people with Down syndrome who have additional developmental and communication vulnerabilities. The dissemination supports advocacy at a systemic, school and individual level.

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Behavioural and emotional disturbances associated with sleep‐disordered breathing symptomatology in children with Down's syndrome

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

Characterization of Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome and Their Relation with Cognitive and Behavioral Features

Characterization of Sleep Disturbances in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome and Their Relation with Cognitive and Behavioral Features

CPAP Adherence in Children with Special Health-Care Needs

Views of school held by children and young people with Down syndrome. How do we ask and what do they report?

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