Title:
DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISTIC DISORDER: AN “ITALIAN CASEWORK”

Authors:
Giovanni Maria Guazzo

Abstract:
Autism is a complex brain disorder resulting in social, behavioural and language problems. It is characterized by impairments in language and nonverbal communication, deficits in social interaction, and restricted, repetitive, stereotyped patterns of behaviour, interest, and activities. Other factors can be associated with or found in conjunction with autism. These include conditions such as variable cognitive impairments, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and Down syndrome. The reason for the development of autism in Down syndrome people is not apparent. The behavioural features of autism may result from differences in brain structure or function, which directly affect the presence of Trisomy 21. It is also possible that the increased rate of autism will be secondary to the increased vulnerability of infants with Down syndrome. In this work, a casework is discussed.

Keywords:
Down Syndrome, Autism, Rehabilitation Treatment, Educational Programming.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2024.7116

Date of Publication: 24-02-24