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This accelerometry study of 34 adults with Down syndrome found that younger individuals (19-36 years) exhibited significantly less sedentary time and shorter sedentary bouts compared to older participants (37-60 years). Residence type also influenced sedentary patterns, with group home residents showing more sedentary bouts on weekends than those living with parents/guardians.
This study examined how food sensory characteristics (texture, flavor, taste, shape, size) affect food acceptance and eating behaviors in 111 children with Down syndrome aged 11-58 months through home-based testing and behavioral coding. Results showed that texture was the most influential sensory property, particularly affecting overstuffing and choking/gagging behaviors, with effects varying by age group.
This systematic review of 12 studies examines how sociocognitive characteristics of Down syndrome affect attachment formation across different ages. While most children with Down syndrome develop secure attachment patterns, they show higher rates of atypical, unclassifiable, or disorganized attachment compared to typically developing peers, though the specific role of cognitive disability remains unclear.
This review addresses the multiple head and neck manifestations of Down syndrome that commonly prompt otolaryngologic referral, including hearing loss, eustachian tube dysfunction, chronic rhinosinusitis, speech delay, obstructive sleep apnea, and airway anomalies. Otolaryngologists must be aware of anesthetic considerations such as cervical spine instability and comorbid conditions like cardiac disease and hypothyroidism when managing this patient population across all age groups.
This research article examines how exercise training—both aerobic and resistance—affects individuals with Down syndrome, addressing the physiological basis for adaptive responses to physical activity. The authors recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise weekly plus 2+ days of resistance training to improve motor function, activities of daily living, and overall health outcomes.