Risk factors for challenging behaviour and psychopathology in adults with Down syndrome.
Rose E NevillB A BensonPublished in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2018)
Adults with Down syndrome should be provided increased supports for coping with negative life events and stressors. Interventions should also emphasise community engagement, such as employment, and access to psychosocial supports that teach coping and self-regulation skills when faced with stressors and negative life events.