Self-Regulation Domains in Autism, Down Syndrome, and Williams Syndrome: Transdiagnostic vs. Condition-Specific Patterns

This empirical study examined regulatory control across autism, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, and neurotypical development in 233 children aged 5–13 using parent-report questionnaires assessing cognitive, emotional, social, and sensory regulation. Findings revealed both shared regulatory challenges across neurodiverse groups and condition-specific differences, with cluster analyses suggesting that regulatory profiles rather than diagnostic labels better predict support needs.