What are the barriers and facilitators to participation of people with Down syndrome? A scoping review.
Deisiane Oliveira SoutoMarina Oliveira de SousaRafaela Guimarães FerreiraAna Claudia BrandãoPedro Brandão CarreraHércules Ribeiro LeitePublished in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2024)
The participation of people with Down syndrome is mainly influenced by physical or psychological factors, the support and attitudes of parents/caregivers, and the availability of specialized programmes. Given the scarcity of research investigating the participation of people with Down syndrome in community activities, daily activities, and leisure, especially in adults, more studies are still needed.