Children with Down syndrome show higher rates (than typically developing children) of behaviour difficulties, including attention problems, social withdrawal, noncompliance, compulsions and self-talk. This new case study illustrates the successful use of behaviourally based intervention procedures to address challenging behaviour in young children with Down syndrome.
Communication can be challenging for children with Down syndrome. This new case study exmaines strategies for promoting spontaneous communication. The authors explore the impact of a behavioural intervention to teach spontaneous utterances with a young child with Down syndrome.