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Behavior in children with Down syndrome . OBJECTIVE To highlight the differences in behaviors in children with diagnosis of Down syndrome . METHOD Eight children with Down syndrome who displayed autistic features were compared with eight Down syndrome children without autistic features . These children were randomly selected and were matched for age and level of retardation . Standardized Psychological tests were administered to tap the behavioral differences . Mann-Whitney U test was used for significance of difference between both the groups . RESULTS Down syndrome children without Autism Spectrum Disorder had better communication and socialization skills than children with Down syndrome with Autism Spectrum Disorder . Down syndrome children with Autism Spectrum Disorder displayed more restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors , interests and activities . CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that Autism Spectrum Disorder manifests as a distinct behavioral phenomenon in Down syndrome . Hence it is important for professionals to consider the possibility of a dual diagnosis which will entitle the child to a more specialized and effective educational and intervention services .
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Intervention_Psychological
Standardized Psychological tests
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Intervention_Psychological
Mann-Whitney U test
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Outcome_Mental
Mann-Whitney U test
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Outcome_Mental
communication and socialization skills
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Outcome_Mental
more restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors , interests and activities
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Outcome_Mental
behavioral phenomenon
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Participant_Condition
Down syndrome
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Participant_Sample-size
Eight
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Participant_Age
children
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Participant_Condition
Down syndrome
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Participant_Condition
autistic
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Participant_Sample-size
eight
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Participant_Condition
Down syndrome children