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JOEC 2008, 8(3): 257-270 Back to browse issues page
The Impact of Early Family-centered Psychological and Educational Interventions on Adaptive Behaviors in Children with Down Syndrome
Salar Faramarzi 1, Gholamali Afrooz2 , Mokhtar Malekpour1
1- University of Isfahan
2- University of Tehran
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of early family-centered psychological and educational interventions on adaptive behaviors in Children with Down Syndrome (DS). Method: Utilizing an experimental pretest-posttest control group design, parents of 36 children with DS were selected in Isfahan. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale was used to assess adaptive behavior. Result: Covariance analysis revealed a significant difference between the adaptive behavior of children with DS in the two groups. Conclusion: This research stresses that early psychological and educational family-centered interventions have a positive effect on adaptive behaviors in children with DS.
Keywords: Early Intervention, Family-Centered Early Intervention, Down syndrome, Adaptive Behavior
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Type of Study: Applicable | Subject: Special
Received: 2007/11/15 | Accepted: 2008/10/19 | Published: 2008/12/20

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