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  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Previous research on executive functions in Down syndrome (DS) predominantly focused on pediatric populations.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the executive function profiles of adults with DS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate everyday executive functions in adults diagnosed with Down syndrome.
  • To identify specific areas of executive function deficits in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Behaviour Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Informant Version (BRIEF-A) for assessment.
  • Recruited 27 adults with Down syndrome, aged 22 to 42 years.

Main Results:

  • Adults with DS demonstrated significant impairments in the Global Executive Composite (GEC), Working Memory, Plan/Organise, Task-Monitor, and Metacognition Index (MI).
  • Considerable variability in executive function abilities was observed among the DS adult participants.

Conclusions:

  • Adults with Down syndrome experience notable difficulties in daily executive functioning.
  • Emphasizes the need for thorough executive function assessments to guide individualized support strategies for adults with DS.