Challenging Behavior in Down Syndrome: Initial Surveys Evaluating Co-occurrence

Down syndrome (DS) is a developmental disability caused by trisomy of chromosome 21 and as with other disabilities, individuals DS may present challenging behavior (e.g., aggression, tantrums, self-injurious behavior; Feeley & Jones, 2006). The purpose this study was to evaluate the presence in those surveying caregivers via Qualtrics. A link our survey sent out national local organizations that support population request disseminate link. Given limited response, modified (shorted reorganized) revised disseminated Facebook groups focused on DS. Although both surveys received responses, there are preliminary findings worth exploring further. Aggression, noncompliance, tantrum behaviors were frequently reported and, escape attention most perceived functions behavior. Challenging caregivers. Future research should be conducted examine prevalence function develop effective preventative approaches while promoting skill acquisition.