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Parenting Stress and Child Behavior Problems: A Transactional Relationship across Time by Neece, Cameron L, Green, Shulamite A, Baker, Bruce L

“…Parenting stress and child behavior problems have been posited to have a transactional effect on each other across development. However, few studies have…”
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The Relation between Intellectual Functioning and Adaptive Behavior in the Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability by Tassé, Marc J, Luckasson, Ruth, Schalock, Robert L

“…Intellectual disability originates during the developmental period and is characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in…”
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Effect of Exergaming on Physical Fitness, Functional Mobility, and Cognitive Functioning in Adults with Down Syndrome by Perrot, Alexandra, Maillot, Pauline, Le Foulon, Agnès, Rebillat, Anne-Sophie

“…This study examined whether exergames could improve physical, functional, and cognitive functions in people with Down syndrome. Twelve adults with DS, aged…”
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Intersections between the Autism Spectrum and the Internet: Perceived Benefits and Preferred Functions of Computer-Mediated Communication by Gillespie-Lynch, Kristen, Kapp, Steven K, Shane-Simpson, Christina, Smith, David Shane, Hutman, Ted

“…An online survey compared the perceived benefits and preferred functions of computer-mediated communication of participants with (N = 291) and without ASD (N =…”
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Ongoing Transformation in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Taking Action for Future Progress by Schalock, Robert L, Luckasson, Ruth, Tassé, Marc J

“…There has been a significant transformation in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) over the last 5 decades. Although this…”
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Emotional Lexicon in Down Syndrome by Declercq, Christelle, Pochon, Régis

“…We studied comprehension of emotion versus concrete/abstract words in Down syndrome (DS). Study 1 compared 26 participants with DS and 26 typically developing…”
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Changes in Maladaptive Behaviors from Midchildhood to Young Adulthood in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Anderson, Deborah K, Maye, Melissa P, Lord, Catherine

“…The current study prospectively examined trajectories of change in symptoms of irritability, hyperactivity, and social withdrawal, as well as predictors of…”
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Receiving the Initial Down Syndrome Diagnosis: A Comparison of Prenatal and Postnatal Parent Group Experiences by Nelson Goff, Briana S, Springer, Nicole, Foote, Laura Cline, Frantz, Courtney, Peak, Madison, Tracy, Courtney, Veh, Taylor, Bentley, Gail E, Cross, Kayli A

“…This study explored the preliminary experiences of parents upon learning of their child's diagnosis of Down syndrome. Qualitative data from a web-based,…”
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Understanding Differences in Neurotypical and Autism Spectrum Special Interests through Internet Forums by Jordan, Chloe Jennifer, Caldwell-Harris, Catherine L

“…Special interests are frequently developed by individuals with autism spectrum disorder, expressed as an intense focus on specific topics. Neurotypical…”
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Description of Routes in People with Intellectual Disability by Courbois, Yannick, Mengue-Topio, Hursula, Blades, Mark, Farran, Emily K, Sockeel, Pascal

“…The ability to describe routes was assessed in participants with intellectual disability (ID) and participants without ID matched on chronological age (CA) or…”
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Executive Functions and Prader-Willi Syndrome: Global Deficit Linked with Intellectual Level and Syndrome-Specific Associations by Chevalère, Johann, Postal, Virginie, Jauregui, Joseba, Copet, Pierre, Laurier, Virginie, Thuilleaux, Denise

“…The aim of this study was to support the growing evidence suggesting that Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) might present with an impairment of executive functions…”
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Seizures in Fragile X Syndrome: Characteristics and Comorbid Diagnoses by Berry-Kravis, Elizabeth, Raspa, Melissa, Loggin-Hester, Lisa, Bishop, Ellen, Holiday, David, Bailey, Donald B., Jr

“…A national survey of caregivers of individuals with fragile X syndrome addressed characteristics of epilepsy and co-occurring conditions. Of the 1,394…”
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Behavioral Profiles of Children with Williams Syndrome from Spain and the United States: Cross-Cultural Similarities and Differences by Pérez-García, Débora, Brun-Gasca, Carme, Pérez-Jurado, Luis A, Mervis, Carolyn B

“…To identify similarities and differences in the behavioral profile of children with Williams syndrome from Spain (n = 53) and the United States (n = 145), we…”
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Handwriting in Children and Adults with Down Syndrome: Developmental Delay or Specific Features? by Tsao, Raphaele

“…While there is a long history and tradition of behavioral research on basic motor skills in Down syndrome (DS), there has been only limited research on…”
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Evolution of autism support and understanding via the World Wide Web by Jordan, Chloe J

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Variability of the Aging Process in Dementia-Free Adults with Down Syndrome by Tsao, Raphaele, Kindelberger, Cecile, Freminville, Benedicte, Touraine, Renaud, Bussey, Gerald

“…The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the typical aging process in adults with Down syndrome, focusing on its variability. The sample comprised…”
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Examining the Factor Structure and Hierarchical Nature of the Quality of Life Construct by Wang, Mian, Schalock, Robert L, Verdugo, Miguel A, Jenaro, Christina

“…There is considerable debate in the area of individual quality of life research regarding the factor structure and hierarchical nature of the quality of life…”
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Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Down Syndrome: Effects of the Dopamine Receptor D4 Gene by Mason, Gina Marie, Spanó, Goffredina, Edgin, Jamie

“…This study examined individual differences in ADHD symptoms and executive function (EF) in children with Down syndrome (DS) in relation to the dopamine…”
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Peer-Mentored Preparedness (PM-Prep): A New Disaster Preparedness Program for Adults Living Independently in the Community by Eisenman, David Paul, Bazzano, Alicia, Koniak-Griffin, Deborah, Tseng, Chi-hong, Lewis, Mary-Ann, Lamb, Kerry, Lehrer, Danise

“…The authors studied a health promotion program called PM-Prep (Peer-Mentored Prep), which was designed to improve disaster preparedness among adults living…”
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Self-Injurious Behavior and Fragile X Syndrome: Findings from the National Fragile X Survey by Symons, Frank J, Byiers, Breanne J, Raspa, Melissa, Bishop, Ellen, Bailey, Donald B., Jr

“…We used National Fragile X Survey data in order to examine reported self-injurious behavior (SIB) to (a) generate lifetime and point prevalence estimates, (b)…”
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