Characterization of functional performance in people with Down syndrome

Abstract

This survey sought to characterize the performance of children and young people with DS and the interaction between their functional profile and the assistance provided by the caregiver. Participated in the research 44 caregivers of children and young people with DS, aged between 7 years and 6 months old to 15 years old incomplete. They were assessed through PEDI. These children and young people with DS presented lower functional performance compared to normal pattern and had lower scores in social function. It was observed the influence of age on some functional areas and the linearity between the evolution of functional capacity and the assistance of caregiver. It was also noted that children and young people with DS present low functional performance in this age group under age influence.