The Surplus Effect in Adaptive Behaviour in Down Syndrome: What Can Promote It?
Anastasia DresslerValetina PerelliMargherita BozzaStefania BargagnaFranz BenningerAnna KoshelevaEva SchernhammerPublished in: Brain sciences (2021)
Adaptive behaviour showed a surplus effect in the majority of DS adults, even more so after inclusive schooling. Younger adults showed higher adaptive skills. Moreover, female gender and higher maternal educational level significantly enhanced this surplus effect.